Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces pasta of your choice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Lemon zest from 1 lemon (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, drain, and set aside.
2. While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper, and sauté until they are pink and just cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add butter. Once melted, add garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for about 1 minute or until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
4. Pour in the broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it reduce by half, which will take about 3-4 minutes.
5. Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until well combined. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce starts to thicken.
6. Add the cooked pasta and shrimp back to the skillet, tossing to coat in the creamy sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes until everything is heated through.
7. Remove from heat, and stir in parsley and lemon juice. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
8. Serve immediately, garnished with lemon zest and extra Parmesan cheese if desired.

Tips:

• To make the dish lighter, you can substitute full-fat heavy cream with light cream or half-and-half.
• If you’re looking to add more vegetables, consider tossing in some spinach or sun-dried tomatoes when you add the garlic.

Nutrition Information:

Approximate per serving: Calories: 595, Fat: 22g, Saturated Fat: 12g, Cholesterol: 295mg, Sodium: 210mg, Carbohydrates: 60g, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 3g, Protein: 39g

Note:

The nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.