Description
Creamy shrimp pasta combines tender, succulent shrimp with silky pasta and a luscious garlicky cream sauce, creating a quick and satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights or elegant dinners at home.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 8 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta
- 1 lb peeled, deveined shrimp
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Peel and devein shrimp if needed. Mince garlic finely, grate the parmesan cheese fresh, and rinse and chop the parsley. Having everything ready makes cooking smoother.
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta in salted water until al dente according to package instructions. Drain the pasta and reserve one cup of pasta water for adjusting sauce consistency later.
- Sauté the Shrimp: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper, then cook them 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Make the Creamy Sauce: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in parmesan cheese until melted and sauce thickens slightly.
- Combine Pasta and Shrimp: Add cooked pasta and shrimp back into the skillet. Toss everything to coat evenly with the creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water gradually until desired consistency is reached.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before plating.
Notes
- Don’t overcook the shrimp; cook until just pink and opaque to avoid rubbery texture.
- Reserve pasta water to loosen sauce while keeping it silky.
- Use freshly grated parmesan cheese for best meltability and texture.
- Simmer sauce gently over low heat to prevent curdling.
- Add a splash of lemon juice to brighten and balance rich flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg