Description
A quick and delicious creamy pasta dish featuring succulent shrimp and rich garlic flavors, perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 8 oz (225g) fettuccine or spaghetti
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
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Instructions
- 1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- 2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- 4. Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- 5. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss it to coat in the creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add some reserved pasta water to loosen it.
- 6. Return the shrimp to the skillet, squeeze in the lemon juice, and toss gently to combine everything.
- 7. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.