Creamy Shrimp Pasta
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
400 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Creamy Shrimp Pasta
Description
This recipe for Creamy Shrimp Pasta starts with cooking egg noodles according to package directions. Shrimp are patted dry, then sautéed in butter with minced garlic and chopped green onions until cooked through. Half-and-half and Parmesan are stirred in to create a smooth, creamy sauce that coats the noodles well. Salt and black pepper season the dish simply.
The flavor is gentle, letting the shrimp’s natural sweetness come through alongside the richness of butter and cheese. The noodles provide a tender base that absorbs the sauce. Garlic and green onions add aromatic notes without overpowering.
Serve this pasta as a weeknight dinner or a casual supper. It pairs well with a simple green salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal. The recipe advises careful timing to avoid overcooked, rubbery shrimp, and leftover pasta can be refrigerated and reheated with a splash of milk to loosen the sauce.
Use medium heat to cook the shrimp and watch for when they turn pink and opaque as the sign they’re done. Refrigerate leftovers well sealed for up to 3 days to maintain quality.
Ingredients
- 6 ounces egg noodles
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup green onions finely chopped (about 2 or 3)
- ½ cup half-and-half fat-free
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese shaved or grated
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package directions and hold until needed. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and set them aside. Prepare the green onions.
- Place a large skillet over medium heat and add the butter.
- When the butter has melted, add the green onions and saute for 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for an additional minute.
- Add the shrimp to the pan. Cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently, or until the shrimp are done.
- Add the half-and-half along with the Parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted.
- Add the noodles, salt, and pepper. Stir together to coat the noodles well.
Notes
- Store leftovers sealed in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat on medium-low heat on the stovetop, adding a splash of milk if the sauce thickens too much.
- Cook shrimp until just pink and opaque to prevent toughness; use medium heat and watch carefully.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 400 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 400kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 347mg | 116% |
| Sodium | 1172mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 309mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 436IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 369mg | 37% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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