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Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta

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A luxurious and quick dinner featuring succulent shrimp and al dente pasta in a velvety garlic cream sauce. This restaurant-worthy dish comes together in just 20 minutes and is perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz linguine or spaghetti pasta (225g)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled & deveined (450g)
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240ml)
  • ½ cup vegetable broth or pasta water (120ml)
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated (50g)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Colander

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in generously salted water according to package directions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp in a single layer, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove to a plate.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add heavy cream and vegetable broth (or pasta water) to the skillet.
  5. Stir in Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using).
  6. Once sauce starts to thicken, return shrimp to the pan and add the drained pasta. Toss until well coated.
  7. Adjust sauce consistency with extra pasta water if needed, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

For best results, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese instead of pre-grated varieties. The dish can be customized with different proteins like chicken, scallops, or mushrooms for a vegetarian option. Coconut cream can substitute heavy cream for a dairy-free version. Leftover pasta water helps achieve the perfect sauce consistency - add a splash if the sauce becomes too thick.

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