Description
A quick and easy dish combining shrimp, garlic, and pasta in a creamy sauce, all cooked in one pot.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of linguine or fettuccine pasta, dried
- 1 pound of large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ cup (1 stick) of unsalted butter
- 6–8 cloves of garlic, minced
- 4 cups of low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup of heavy cream
- ½ cup of dry white wine (optional)
- 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon of red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¼ cup of fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
Instructions
- In a large, deep skillet or pot over medium heat, melt the olive oil and butter. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and sauté for about 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and slightly opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- If using white wine, pour it into the skillet and scrape browned bits from the bottom. Let simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour chicken broth into the skillet, add the dried pasta, and remaining butter. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice until smooth. Adjust thickness if necessary.
- Fold in cooked shrimp, heat through for 1-2 minutes. Stir in parsley.
- Serve immediately, garnished with more Parmesan cheese and parsley.
Notes
Serve with a side salad or garlic bread. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: shrimp pasta, one pot meal, quick dinner recipe, creamy garlic pasta