Description
A quick and easy recipe for Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta, featuring rich garlic and butter flavors enveloping succulent shrimp in a luscious creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or your favorite pasta shape
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the fettuccine until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and save a splash of pasta water.
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, then sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet, season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Pour in the heavy cream, bring to a simmer, and stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the creamy sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, serve immediately, and enjoy!
Notes
Try adding vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra nutrition and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: shrimp pasta, creamy pasta, garlic butter shrimp, quick dinner, Italian recipe