Easy Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta Recipe | Quick & Delicious Dinner

Name: Easy Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta Recipe | Quick & Delicious Dinner
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 250 grams Spaghetti or Linguine (Cooked according to package directions); 200 grams Shrimp (Peeled and deveined, tails on or off); 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter; 4 cloves Garlic (Minced); 1/2 cup Heavy Cream; 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese (Grated); 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (Chopped, for garnish); to taste Salt; to taste Black Pepper

Indulge in this quick and delicious creamy garlic butter shrimp pasta. This recipe combines succulent shrimp, rich garlic butter sauce, and al dente pasta for a comforting and satisfying meal. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

#Pasta

#Shrimp

#Creamy Sauce

#Garlic

#Easy Dinner

#Quick Meal

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Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

25m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Italian

English

Nutrition (per serving)

650

Calories

35g

Protein

60g

Carbs

30g

Fat

Shrimp searing in garlic butter

Ingredients

Spaghetti or Linguine
(Cooked according to package directions)
250 grams
Shrimp
(Peeled and deveined, tails on or off)
200 grams

Unsalted Butter
2 tablespoons
Garlic
(Minced)
4 cloves
Heavy Cream
1 cup
Parmesan Cheese
(Grated)
1 cup
Fresh Parsley
(Chopped, for garnish)
2 tablespoons

Salt
to taste
Black Pepper
to taste

Servings: 2

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

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Instructions

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Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
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Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
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Don't overcook the pasta; it should still have a slight bite.
2
While the pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
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While the pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
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Keep the heat low for garlic to prevent bitterness.

3
Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Season with salt and pepper.
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Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Season with salt and pepper.
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Avoid overcooking shrimp to keep them tender.
4
Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce thickens slightly. If needed, add a splash of reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
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Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce thickens slightly. If needed, add a splash of reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
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Pasta water adds starch and helps the sauce cling to the pasta.
5
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the shrimp and sauce. Toss everything together until the pasta is evenly coated. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.
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Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the shrimp and sauce. Toss everything together until the pasta is evenly coated. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.
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Serve hot for the best flavor and texture.