Description
Indulge in a decadent yet simple-to-make Creamy Shrimp Pasta that’s bound to become a family favorite. Tender shrimp, al dente pasta, and a luscious creamy sauce come together in this delightful dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces fettuccine or linguine pasta
Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Prepare pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Shrimp: In a large skillet, cook shrimp in olive oil over medium-high heat until pink and opaque. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic in butter. Add heavy cream, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Add pasta and shrimp to the sauce. Toss to coat. Stir in lemon juice and parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter version.
- Enhance the dish with sautéed spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 215mg
