Mushroom Shrimp Pasta
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 12 ounces linguine or similar style long pasta
- ½ cup reserved pasta water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound medium shrimp peeled and deveined
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 8 ounces white mushrooms sliced
- 1 cup dry white wine or low sodium chicken broth
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup parmesan cheese shredded off the block
- ½ cup fresh basil chiffonade
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil, and cook the pasta per package directions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, drain, and set aside.12 ounces linguine, ½ cup reserved pasta water
- Add the olive oil, shrimp, salt, pepper, oregano and nutmeg to a large skillet over medium heat, and cook until the shrimp starts to curl and turn pink, about 3 to 4 minutes.1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 pound medium shrimp, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Remove the shrimp from the pan, then add the mushrooms. Cook for about 3 minutes or until the mushrooms begin to shrink.8 ounces white mushrooms
- Pour in the wine or chicken broth and the garlic, and cook until the liquid has reduced completely, about 8 minutes.1 cup dry white wine, 3 garlic cloves
- Add the heavy cream and pasta water, and cook for about 5 minutes or until it thickens.1 cup heavy cream
- Stir in the parmesan cheese, then add the shrimp back to the pan along with the cooked pasta. Toss until all the pasta is coated in the sauce. Stir in the fresh basil, and serve with additional basil for garnish.½ cup parmesan cheese, ½ cup fresh basil
- See post for storage recommendations.
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 by Karla Rae photography.
Nutrition Facts
Mushroom Shrimp Pasta
Serving Size
2 cups
Amount per Serving
Calories
796
% Daily Value*
Fat
32
g
49
%
Saturated Fat
17
g
106
%
Trans Fat
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
9
g
Cholesterol
261
mg
87
%
Sodium
698
mg
30
%
Potassium
1566
mg
45
%
Carbohydrates
84
g
28
%
Fiber
15
g
63
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
48
g
96
%
Vitamin A
1209
IU
24
%
Vitamin C
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
918
mg
92
%
Iron
29
mg
161
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
