Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta Recipe - Easy and Delicious
Easy recipes like this creamy garlic shrimp pasta make dinner a breeze! Rich flavors, tender shrimp, and a luscious sauce in just 30 minutes.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 12 oz (340 g) spaghetti or fettuccine
- 1 lb (450 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and fully cooked. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream and stir well.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes, if using. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta and shrimp back to the skillet. Toss everything together until the pasta is coated in the creamy garlic sauce.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately. Enjoy!