Description
A simple recipe for pasta tossed in a rich, garlic-infused cream sauce with shrimp.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound linguine or fettuccine pasta
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water before draining.
- While the pasta cooks, season the shrimp lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant; do not let it brown.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- If using wine, pour it into the skillet and let it simmer for 2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the drained pasta and the cooked shrimp back into the skillet. Toss to coat everything evenly with the sauce.
- If the sauce seems too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
- Stir in the chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken broth for white wine if you prefer not to use alcohol.
- For a richer flavor, use fresh garlic instead of jarred minced garlic.
- Adjust the amount of garlic based on your preference for garlic intensity.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 32
- Cholesterol: 210
Keywords: creamy garlic shrimp pasta, shrimp scampi, garlic cream sauce, easy pasta recipe, weeknight dinner