Description
Indulge in a decadent yet simple-to-make Creamy Shrimp Pasta that combines succulent shrimp with a rich, Parmesan-infused cream sauce. This dish is sure to impress with its flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 8 ounces fettuccine or linguine pasta
Shrimp:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, then drain.
- Sear the Shrimp: Cook shrimp in olive oil until pink; set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes, add wine/broth, cream, Parmesan, lemon juice, and butter.
- Combine: Return shrimp to skillet, add pasta, season, and toss.
- Garnish and Serve: Finish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can use half-and-half for a lighter sauce or pre-cooked shrimp for convenience.
- Pair with crusty bread or a green salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
