Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta: Indulgent Comfort Food Made Easy
A rich and creamy garlic shrimp pasta recipe that is simple to make and indulgent for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-vegetarian
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, consider adding red pepper flakes.
- This dish can be customized with vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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