Creamy Shrimp Pasta
Indulge in this creamy shrimp pasta, where plump shrimp meet a velvety sauce that dances across your palate. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish combines fresh ingredients into a delightful culinary experience. From the first twirl of fettuccine to the last bite, it’s a flavor adventure your family and friends will adore.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb large 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 (chopped)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water and cook fettuccine until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the shrimp: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook shrimp for 3-4 minutes until pink; remove from pan.
- Create the sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream and stir until slightly thickened.
- Add cheese & seasoning: Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted; season with salt and pepper.
- Combine: Return shrimp to the skillet along with drained pasta, tossing to coat evenly in sauce.
- Serve & garnish: Plate the pasta and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 210mg