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Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta in 30 Minutes You'll Love

Enjoy this Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta, a quick, decadent meal prepared in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Fettuccine or Spaghetti Feel free to switch to linguine or penne.
For the Shrimp
  • 1 lb Large Shrimp (peeled & deveined) Fresh is ideal, but thawed frozen shrimp works.
  • 2 tbsp Butter The key to rich flavor.
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil Enhances flavor.
For the Sauce
  • 3-4 cloves Garlic Freshly minced for best flavor.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Creates a velvety sauce.
  • ½ cup Chicken Broth Or reserved pasta water.
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated preferred.
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning Feel free to swap herbs.
  • to taste Red Pepper Flakes Optional for a kick.
  • to taste Salt Essential for seasoning.
  • to taste Black Pepper Essential for seasoning.
For Garnish
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley Chopped, adds color and freshness.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large skillet
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Colander
  • spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, drain the rest and set aside.
  2. Sear the Shrimp: Melt butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper, cook until pink, about 1-2 minutes per side, then remove from skillet.
  3. Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add heavy cream, chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and optional red pepper flakes. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
  4. Combine: Add cooked pasta and shrimp to the sauce, toss to coat well. Adjust thickness with reserved pasta water if needed.
  5. Serve: Garnish with parsley and additional Parmesan if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Cooking pasta until al dente prevents it from becoming mushy. Use fresh shrimp for best flavor. Reserve pasta water for sauce consistency. Customize with your favorite vegetables.

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