🍤 Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta – Rich & Flavorful! 🍝✨
⏳ Prep Time: 10 min | 🔥 Cook Time: 20 min | 👨👩👧👦 Servings: 4 | ⚡ Calories per Serving: ~600 kcal
🛒 Ingredients:
For the Pasta:
300 g fettuccine or linguine 🍝
1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
Salt & black pepper to taste 🧂
For the Garlic Shrimp:
400 g shrimp, peeled & deveined 🍤
2 tbsp butter 🧈
3 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
1/2 tsp paprika 🌶
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional) 🔥
Salt & black pepper to taste 🧂
Juice of 1/2 lemon 🍋
For the Creamy Sauce:
200 ml heavy cream 🥛
50 g Parmesan cheese, grated 🧀
1 tsp Italian seasoning 🌿
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped 🌱
🥘 Instructions:
Cook the Pasta: Boil fettuccine in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Sauté the Shrimp: Heat butter in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic, shrimp, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink. Squeeze lemon juice over the shrimp and set aside.
Make the Creamy Sauce: In the same pan, add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Stir and simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened.
Combine Everything: Add the cooked pasta and shrimp to the sauce. Toss well to coat.
Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan. Enjoy hot! 😍
💡 Tips & Variations:
Swap shrimp for chicken or scallops for variety. 🍗🦐
Add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor. 🍅🌱
Drizzle with extra lemon juice for a fresh touch. 🍋