Description
Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta is a luscious dish featuring tender shrimp enveloped in a rich, creamy garlic sauce over perfectly cooked fettuccine. Ideal for quick weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water. Add fettuccine and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 2. Sauté the Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink and opaque.
- 3. Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 4. Create the Sauce: Pour in heavy cream while stirring gently, bringing it to a simmer for slight thickening.
- 5. Toss in Cheese: Gradually add grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and fully combined into the sauce.
- 6. Combine with Pasta: Fold cooked fettuccine into the sauce until well coated. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider substituting shrimp with chicken or sautéed vegetables.
- Adjust seasoning as you go for a personalized touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (320g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg