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A bowl of creamy pasta with shrimp garnished with chopped parsley. A fork rests on the right side of the bowl, and part of another similar dish is visible in the top left corner. A brown napkin is nearby.
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Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Tender shrimp, a silky garlic-Parmesan sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta—this dish is rich, comforting, and ready in just 25 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: comfort food, date night, dinner party, easy, quick
Servings: 4 people
Author: Marissa Stevens

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces fettuccini or other long pasta, like linguine or spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound medium shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 large garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 ounces grated parmesan cheese plus more for serving
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • chopped fresh parsley for garnish, optional

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Before draining, reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
  • While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink and just opaque, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet and swirl until melted and sizzling. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring often, until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes (reduce heat as needed). Add parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
  • Return shrimp and any accumulated juices to the skillet and toss to coat. Add drained pasta and toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Divide among serving plates. Sprinkle with additional parmesan and fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately.

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Notes

  1. If using fresh pasta (not dried), use 12 ounces.

Nutrition

Calories: 722kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 331mg | Sodium: 581mg | Potassium: 547mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1269IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 327mg | Iron: 2mg

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