Here’s a simple, flavorful Shrimp Pasta recipe — creamy, garlicky, and ready in about 20–25 minutes. 🍤🍝
🍤 Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta
Ingredients (Serves 2–4)
- 8 oz (225 g) pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccine)
- 1 lb (450 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional for a little heat)
- ½ cup chicken broth or white wine
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Pasta
- Boil pasta according to package directions until al dente.
- Drain and reserve ½ cup pasta water.
2️⃣ Cook the Shrimp
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper.
- Cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
3️⃣ Make the Sauce
- In the same skillet, melt butter.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté 1–2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth (or wine) and simmer 2 minutes.
- Stir in cream, then Parmesan cheese, and cook until slightly thickened.
- Add lemon juice and adjust seasoning.
4️⃣ Combine
- Toss pasta and shrimp in the sauce.
- Use reserved pasta water to thin the sauce if needed.
5️⃣ Serve
- Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan.
- Serve immediately with a side of garlic bread or salad.
Tips
- Add spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra color and flavor.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- A splash of white wine adds depth to the sauce.
I can also give you a one-pan shrimp pasta version that cooks everything together in under 20 minutes if you want a faster meal.
