Cheesy Creamy Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Pasta Pure Comfort
A comforting pasta dish featuring tender shrimp, a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta, ideal for cozy dinners and special occasions.
Ingredients
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12 oz (340 g) fettuccine or linguine pasta
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1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
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2 tbsp olive oil
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2 tbsp unsalted butter
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5 cloves garlic, minced
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1 ½ cups (360 ml) heavy cream
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1 cup (100 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
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¼ cup (15 g) fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
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Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, drain, and set aside.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
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Melt butter in the skillet and sauté garlic until fragrant.
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Add heavy cream and simmer gently until slightly thickened.
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Stir in Parmesan cheese gradually until smooth.
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Season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes if using.
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Toss pasta with sauce, adding pasta water as needed.
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Return shrimp to the skillet, toss gently, and remove from heat.
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Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for best texture. Keep heat moderate to prevent sauce separation. Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.