Description
Shrimp pasta is a delightful dish that combines succulent shrimp with a creamy garlic sauce, served over perfectly cooked spaghetti or linguine. This quick and easy recipe takes less than 30 minutes from preparation to plate, making it an excellent choice for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Fresh parsley adds a burst of color and flavor, while the rich sauce elevates this dish to gourmet status. With its comforting textures and bold flavors, shrimp pasta is sure to impress your family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 1 lb large shrimp, deveined
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve one cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about one minute).
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink and opaque (approximately 2-3 minutes per side). Remove shrimp from skillet.
- In the same skillet, pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Gradually add Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Return shrimp to the skillet along with drained pasta, tossing everything together. Add reserved pasta water as needed for desired sauce consistency.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan or fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 210mg