Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta - pasta easy recipes
A delicious and creamy garlic shrimp pasta recipe, perfect for a quick and easy seafood dinner. Try this rich, flavorful dish today!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink, about 2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and add garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring well. Bring to a simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes, stirring until the sauce thickens.
- Return shrimp to the pan and mix with the sauce.
- Toss in cooked pasta, stirring to coat evenly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.