Description
Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta is a luxurious dish that combines tender shrimp with a velvety garlic cream sauce over al dente pasta. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, ensuring a delightful dining experience that will impress family and friends alike. With rich flavors and simple preparation steps, it’s comfort food at its finest!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 1 lb fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the pasta by boiling salted water in a large pot. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add shrimp seasoned with salt and pepper. Cook for about 3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring well to combine.
- Return cooked pasta and shrimp to the skillet. Toss gently with Parmesan cheese and simmer for another 2 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning as needed with salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes.
- Serve immediately garnished with extra Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 205mg