Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta: The Best Indulgent Dinner Delight
A delicious and indulgent creamy garlic shrimp pasta recipe that’s perfect for dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring until well combined.
- Add cooked spaghetti to the skillet, tossing to coat in sauce.
- Season with salt to taste and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a little spice, add red pepper flakes.
- You can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 300mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta, Shrimp Pasta Recipe, Indulgent Dinner