Description
A rich and creamy shrimp pasta dish with a hint of garlic and Parmesan, perfect for a romantic dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic and red pepper flakes for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Add cooked pasta and shrimp back to the skillet. Toss to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for best flavor.
- Adjust red pepper flakes for desired spice level.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: shrimp pasta, creamy pasta, romantic dinner, easy pasta recipe