This dish is a rich and creamy pasta delight, featuring tender shrimp cooked in a garlic butter sauce, then tossed with pasta and a luscious Parmesan-infused cream sauce. It’s quick to prepare, making it a perfect meal for weeknights or special occasions.
Origin of the Dish
Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is influenced by Italian and Mediterranean cuisines, where seafood and pasta are often paired with aromatic ingredients. While Italian recipes traditionally use olive oil and lighter sauces, the creamy version gained popularity in American-Italian cooking, adding a comforting and indulgent twist.
Why It’s Loved
- The creamy, velvety texture makes it irresistibly rich.
- Garlic butter enhances the natural sweetness of shrimp.
- Quick and easy to prepare in under 30 minutes.
- Perfect for a cozy meal or a fancy dinner.
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Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
4
servings10
minutes15
minutes550
kcalIngredients
200g pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or linguine)
250g shrimp (peeled and deveined)
3 tbsp butter
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
Directions
- Cook the Pasta – Boil water, add salt, and cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the Shrimp – Heat olive oil in a pan, add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce – In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream, Parmesan, and red pepper flakes. Stir well.
- Combine – Add cooked pasta and shrimp back into the pan. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
- Serve – Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor.
- Add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
