Description
Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta is a delightful dish that combines perfectly cooked pasta with a rich, velvety garlic sauce and succulent shrimp. This recipe is a perfect blend of flavors that will impress your guests or provide a comforting meal for yourself. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s ideal for date nights or casual family dinners. With its aromatic garlic notes and creamy texture, this pasta dish is sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shrimp seasoned with salt and pepper; cook until pink (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant (30 seconds).
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring continuously. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning until smooth.
- Combine the drained pasta with the sauce and shrimp in the skillet. Toss well and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 200mg