Description
This creamy garlic shrimp pasta is quick, rich, and comforting, featuring juicy shrimp in a smooth cream sauce clinging to tender pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside. Pat the shrimp dry and season lightly with salt and pepper. Mince the garlic and grate the Parmesan if needed.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant and slightly golden.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper and cook until pink and opaque, about 3–4 minutes total, flipping once. Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until it melts and the sauce becomes creamy and smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until well combined and coated in the sauce. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
Serve with a crisp green salad or roasted vegetables. A squeeze of lemon brightens the flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2.5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1.7g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 200mg