Creamy garlic butter shrimp pasta is an elegant pasta dish with big flavors! It’s so quick and easy, and perfect for a weeknight dinner as it’s ready in just 15 minutes. Serve this for a Romantic date night, for a special occasion, or as a family meal. Either way, everyone will love it!
Succulent butter and garlic infused shrimp sizzling in a flavorful cream sauce, tossed with perfectly cooked pasta. This is where every pasta lovers’ dream comes true ❤️
The idea of this shrimp pasta came after one night when I decided to add shrimp to my garlic butter pasta for dinner, I also had some cream that I needed to use up, so I added a splash of cream for extra creaminess and richness, and this perfect recipe was born!
It’s SO simple, but when you serve it to someone you love, it will look like you put a lot of effort into making this dish. The flavor of this garlicky shrimp pasta and the cream sauce is just incredible, and the textures are perfect!
This creamy shrimp pasta is indulgent but not too heavy. And it’s much healthier than what you’d get at a restaurant, I mean, we all know that restaurant food is so good because it’s LOADED with butter, oil, and salt. But this recipe is lighter, healthier, and still tastes amazing!
If you’re looking for more creamy pasta recipes, check out my creamy lemon pasta. It’s SO good!
I like to serve this shrimp pasta with a simple side salad, or a homemade Caesar salad. Homemade breadsticks are perfect for soaking up the sauce, and roasted vegetables would be perfect. Depending on what vegetables you have, pick your favorite side dish here.
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Garlic Shrimp Pasta Recipe
Creamy garlic butter shrimp pasta is an elegant pasta dish with big flavors! It’s so quick and easy, and perfect for a weeknight dinner as it’s ready in just 15 minutes. Serve this for a Romantic date night, for a special occasion, or as a family meal. Either way, everyone will love it!
Total: 15min
Yield: 4
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 334 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 22 g, Saturated Fat 11 g, Cholesterol 343 mg, Sodium 1411 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces linguine pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ tablespoons butter (divided)
- 1 pound raw shrimp (buy frozen, peeled, and deveined shrimp)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Old bay seasoning (optional – or smoked paprika or cajun)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- ½ cup heavy cream ((double cream in the UK))
- ½ cup parmesan (grated)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley (chopped)
Instruction:
- In a medium-sized saucepan, boil water and salt it. Add your pasta, and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. When the pasta is cooked, reserve 1 cup of the pasta water and drain the pasta.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter, and add olive oil. Cook the shrimp for a minute, then season with salt, pepper, and Old Bay Seasoning or paprika if using.
- Continue to cook the shrimp until it’s pink. Do this in batches if you’re worried that you may overcook the shrimp. Remove the shrimp onto a plate and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt the remaining butter and add garlic, cook for 30 seconds or until it’s fragrant. Add the heavy cream, and with the spatula deglaze the pan.
- Add parmesan, let it melt then loosen the sauce with reserved pasta water and allow to simmer for a minute. Taste the sauce and see if more salt and pepper is needed.
- Toss the pasta with the sauce until it’s well coated. Add the shrimp back in to reheat it gently, garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve.
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FAQ
Which pasta is better for shrimp?
What goes good with shrimp pasta?
- 1 – Steamed Broccoli.
- 2 – Roasted Asparagus with Lemon.
- 3 – Steamed Spinach.
- 4 – Fresh Cucumber Salad.
- 5 – Sauteed Mushrooms.
- 6 – Kale Salad.
- 7 – Roasted Carrots.
What is shrimp scampi sauce made of?
In this garlic shrimp scampi, the sauce is made with a bit of butter, olive oil, white wine, garlic, red pepper flakes, and lemon juice. If you like, a little parsley for garnish.
What is the Italian name of pasta with shrimp?
