Garlic Shrimp Pasta
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta linguine, spaghetti or other long pasta
- 1 pound medium shrimp peeled and deveined
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup parmesan cheese grated (plus more for serving)
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, and cook the pasta according to the package directions. Once done, drain the pasta water and set the pasta aside.8 ounces pasta
- While the pasta cooks, season the shrimp with garlic powder, parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper.1 pound medium shrimp, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon dried parsley, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Heat a large skillet over low-medium heat, and add the olive oil. After the oil heats, add the seasoned shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side or until the shrimp begins to turn pink and curl up. Remove the cooked shrimp to a separate bowl and set it aside.1 tablespoon olive oil
- To the same skillet, add the butter. Once the butter melts, add the minced garlic and saute for 30 seconds to 1 minute.2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon garlic
- Stir in the milk and heavy cream, and allow the sauce to simmer for 4-5 minutes.1 cup whole milk, ¾ cup heavy cream
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper. Slowly add the parmesan cheese, stirring between additions. Then, remove the skillet from heat.Salt and pepper, ½ cup parmesan cheese
- Add the cooked linguine and shrimp to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Sprinkle with more freshly grated parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Serve warm.2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley
- See post for tips and storage options.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 2 cups of pasta. Actual calories will vary.
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
*Photos courtesy of Limelight Pixels Photography.
Nutrition Facts
Garlic Shrimp Pasta
Serving Size
2 cups
Amount per Serving
Calories
681
% Daily Value*
Fat
37
g
57
%
Saturated Fat
20
g
125
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
11
g
Cholesterol
281
mg
94
%
Sodium
838
mg
36
%
Potassium
542
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
47
g
16
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
42
g
84
%
Vitamin A
1422
IU
28
%
Vitamin C
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
374
mg
37
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
