Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Charlotte

This creamy garlic shrimp pasta is a rich and flavorful dish that’s ready in under 30 minutes. Juicy shrimp are tossed in a silky garlic-Parmesan cream sauce with perfectly cooked pasta. It’s a restaurant-quality meal made easily at home — perfect for busy weeknights or romantic dinners.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Italian

Servings Servings

Calories 540 kcal

Ingredients

For the Shrimp:

1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp paprika optional

For the Creamy Garlic Sauce:

3 tbsp butter
4 cloves garlic minced
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
½ tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp red pepper flakes optional
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Pasta:

8 oz fettuccine linguine, or spaghetti
Water and salt for boiling

Instructions

Cook the Pasta:

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water before draining.

Sear the Shrimp:

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.

Make the Sauce:

In the same skillet, melt butter and add minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir well and simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.

Combine Everything:

Add the shrimp and cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat evenly in the sauce. Add a splash of reserved pasta water to adjust consistency if needed.

Finish and Serve:

Stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan and a squeeze of lemon on top.

Notes

Use freshly grated Parmesan — it melts smoother.

Don’t overcook the shrimp; they only need a few minutes.

Add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.

For a lighter option, replace heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut milk.

Nutrition

Calories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 32gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 210mgSodium: 690mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gCalcium: 210mgIron: 2.1mg

Keyword creamy garlic shrimp pasta, garlic butter shrimp pasta

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