Description
Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta is a decadent dish that blends tender shrimp with a rich garlic cream sauce over your choice of perfectly al dente pasta. Ideal for date nights or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink.
- Stir in minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently. Add Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce, adding red pepper flakes if desired. Mix well.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan and fresh parsley.
Notes
- This dish is quick to prepare and easily customizable.
- Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 680 calories
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta, Shrimp Pasta, Garlic Pasta, Italian Pasta