Here’s a complete recipe for your Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta — rich, flavorful, and ready in under 30 minutes.
🦐 Ingredients
- 8 oz (225 g) spaghetti or linguine
- 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup chicken broth (or white wine for extra flavor)
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- Juice of ½ lemon
🍳 Instructions
- Cook pasta: Boil in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
- Sear shrimp: Heat olive oil + 1 tbsp butter in a skillet. Season shrimp with salt & pepper, cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
- Make sauce: In the same skillet, melt remaining butter. Add garlic, sauté 1 minute. Stir in broth (or wine), simmer 2 minutes. Add cream, Parmesan, and red pepper flakes. Cook until slightly thickened.
- Combine: Toss pasta into sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed. Return shrimp, squeeze lemon juice, and sprinkle parsley.
- Serve: Plate immediately with extra Parmesan on top.
🌟 Chef’s Tip
For extra depth, add a handful of spinach or sun-dried tomatoes when making the sauce.