Description
Indulge in the luxurious experience of homemade shrimp pasta with this easy and elegant recipe. Picture succulent shrimp sautéed with garlic, tossed in your favorite pasta, and enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself after a long day, these dishes offer vibrant flavors and stunning presentation without the culinary stress. Elevate your dining experience at home with this delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and chili flakes; cook until shrimp turns pink and opaque (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in vegetable broth and heavy cream; let simmer for 2 minutes.
- Combine cooked pasta with the shrimp mixture; toss with lemon juice.
- Serve topped with grated Parmesan and additional lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 190mg