Heavenly Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta Creamy Dream Bowl
A rich and comforting pasta dish featuring tender shrimp in a silky garlic cream sauce, perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
· 12 oz (340 g) pasta (fettuccine or linguine)
· 1 lb (450 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
· 2 tbsp olive oil
· 3 tbsp unsalted butter
· 6 cloves garlic, minced
· 1 ½ cups (360 ml) heavy cream
· ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
· ½ tsp salt
· ½ tsp black pepper
· ½ tsp paprika
· ½ tsp dried Italian seasoning
· ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
· ½ cup (120 ml) reserved pasta water
· 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
· 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
2. Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook in olive oil over medium heat for 2–3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30–45 seconds.
4. Add heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 3–4 minutes.
5. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Adjust thickness with reserved pasta water.
6. Add shrimp and pasta to the sauce, tossing gently to coat.
7. Finish with lemon juice and parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
· Use freshly grated Parmesan for best texture and flavor.
· Serve immediately for optimal creaminess.
· Adjust garlic and seasoning to taste.