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Garlic Shrimp Pasta
Garlic Shrimp Pasta is the perfect easy recipe for a busy weeknight. Spaghetti and sautéed shrimp are tossed in a creamy homemade white wine sauce for a light yet hearty meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 606 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Spaghetti
- ¾ pound medium shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ⅔ cup white wine
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup butter
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in salted water according to package directions.
- Season shrimp with old bay seasoning, red pepper flakes, and salt & pepper to taste.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the shrimp and garlic and cook for 2 minutes, turn over and cook 1 minute more. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Add wine and lemon juice to deglaze pan. Add butter, cream and chicken broth. Simmer 5 minutes or until slightly reduced.
- Drain spaghetti, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet and cook until heated through. Stir in pasta and parsley and cook until heated through adding pasta water if needed.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
606
(30%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Cholesterol
286mg
(95%)
Sodium
893mg
(37%)
Potassium
301mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1195IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
177mg
(18%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 606
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 606 | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 286mg | 95% |
| Sodium | 893mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 301mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1195IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 18% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.