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Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta
Garlic Shrimp Pasta is easy to make with just a handful of ingredients, and can be on the dinner table in less than 30 minutes! A simple parmesan cheese cream sauce is stirred together, and then tossed with seasoned pan-fried shrimp and linguine noodles. It’s an insanely delicious meal and sure to become a new family favorite!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 549 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces linguine pasta or pasta of choice
- 1 pound large raw shrimp peeled, and deveined shrimp
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cajun or old bay seasoning
- ½ teaspoon EACH garlic powder, Italian seasoning (or oregano), salt, pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4-5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup parmesan grated
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season with salt. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente (about 10 minutes). Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water then drain pasta.
- While the pasta is cooking, combine the shrimp, olive oil, and seasoning in a medium bowl. Stir to combine.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the shrimp to the skillet. Cook the shrimp for 1 minute per side or until the shrimp is charred. Remove shrimp from the skillet and add the remaining tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Add the garlic and cook the garlic for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and reserved pasta water. Stir until parmesan has melted through and sauce has loosened. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
- Toss in the cooked pasta until fully coated with the sauce. Top with the shrimp and gently toss to combine. Garnish with fresh chopped presley, more parmesan, or red pepper flakes. Serve immediately!
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Notes
- To store: Place leftovers in an airtight container, in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- To reheat: Rewarm servings in 30 second intervals in the microwave until warmed through. It may be necessary to add a splash of water or broth to loosen up the pasta and keep it from being overly dry.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
549kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
91mg
(30%)
Sodium
266mg
(11%)
Potassium
223mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1398IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
211mg
(21%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 549
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 549kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 266mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1398IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 211mg | 21% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.