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Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

A creamy and delicious shrimp pasta dish made in just 30 minutes, perfect for family dinners or date nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Ingredients
  • 8 oz pasta Any long pasta such as spaghetti or linguine
Shrimp Ingredients
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 tbsp butter Unsalted butter recommended
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Plus extra for serving
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • Parsley for garnish

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions; reserve some pasta water and then drain.
  2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  3. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  4. Toss in the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
  6. Add the Parmesan cheese and mix until combined, adding reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
  7. Toss in the cooked pasta, season with salt and pepper, and mix well.
  8. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Don’t overcook the shrimp; they cook quickly and should be tender, not rubbery. Add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving for extra flavor. You can swap shrimp for chicken or scallops, and add in spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for variations.