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Creamy Shrimp Pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A rich and flavorful pasta dish featuring succulent shrimp in a creamy Parmesan sauce, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 8 oz fettuccine or linguine

Shrimp

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Sauce ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 4 cup pasta water reserved

Seasonings

  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Fresh herbs and garnish

  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • for serving Lemon wedges

Instructions 

  • Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water and drain.
  • Sauté shrimp in olive oil with seasonings until pink, then remove and set aside.
  • Melt butter in the same skillet, sauté garlic, then add heavy cream and Parmesan, stirring until smooth. Add reserved pasta water to adjust consistency.
  • Combine cooked pasta and shrimp with the sauce, stirring gently. Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or more Parmesan.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Creamy, Pasta, shrimp