Description
Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
Indulge in this rich, creamy garlic butter pasta loaded with succulent shrimp and tossed in a silky Parmesan sauce! Perfect for a special dinner at home!
Ingredients
For the Shrimp:
12 large shrimp (peeled & deveined)
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp salt & pepper
For the Pasta:
8 oz linguine or spaghetti
1 tbsp butter
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
½ cup chicken broth or white wine
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Cook the Pasta
Boil water, add salt, and cook linguine until al dente. Drain & set aside.
Sauté the Shrimp
Heat olive oil & butter in a pan.
Add shrimp, paprika, salt & pepper.
Cook 2 minutes per side, then remove from heat.
Make the Creamy Sauce
In the same pan, add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
Pour in chicken broth (or wine), simmer for 2 minutes.
Add heavy cream and Parmesan, stirring until smooth.
Toss & Serve
Return pasta to the pan, tossing in the creamy sauce.
Add shrimp, sprinkle with red pepper flakes & fresh parsley.
Enjoy!
Serve hot with crusty garlic bread
& a glass of white wine
!
Pro Tips:
Want it cheesier? Add extra Parmesan
.
Prefer a spicy kick? Toss in extra red pepper flakes
.
No shrimp? Substitute with chicken or scallops!
Would you make this for dinner?
