This Garlic Shrimp Pasta is a quick, creamy, and flavor-packed dinner made with juicy sautéed shrimp, tender pasta, and a rich garlic butter sauce that comes together in under 30 minutes—perfect for busy nights when you want something comforting, elegant, and absolutely irresistible.
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 12 oz 340 g spaghetti or linguine
- 1 lb 450 g raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 6 cloves garlic finely minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- Juice of ½ lemon
Instructions
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.
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In a bowl, season shrimp with salt, pepper, paprika, and red pepper flakes.
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Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink and just cooked through. Remove shrimp and set aside.
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In the same pan, add remaining olive oil and butter. Stir in minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Pour in chicken broth and let it simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
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Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Simmer gently until the sauce thickens, about 3–4 minutes.
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Add cooked pasta and reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce. Toss until well coated.
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Return shrimp to the skillet and toss gently to combine.
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Finish with lemon juice and fresh parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
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Serve hot with extra Parmesan on top.