Description
A delicious and easy-to-make creamy garlic butter shrimp pasta dish that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: creamy garlic butter shrimp pasta, shrimp pasta recipe, easy pasta dish