Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Name: Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients: 1 lb fettuccine or pasta; 1.5 lbs shrimp (large, peeled); 4 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp olive oil; 8 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated); 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Plump shrimp in a silky garlic cream sauce tossed with fettuccine or pasta of choice. Restaurant-quality comfort food ready in minutes.

30 minEasyServes 4620 cal/serving

Southern AmericanDinnerStovetopStandard

Ingredients

1 lb fettuccine or pasta
1.5 lbs shrimp (large, peeled)
4 tbsp butter
2 tbsp olive oil
8 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook 1 lb fettuccine or pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2

Meanwhile, pat 1.5 lbs shrimp (large, peeled) dry with paper towels and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
3

Heat 4 tbsp butter and 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4

Add 8 cloves minced garlic and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
5

Add 1.5 lbs shrimp (large, peeled) and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
6

Pour 1/2 cup dry white wine into the skillet and scrape up any browned bits. Let simmer for 1 minute.
7

Add 1 cup heavy cream and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated), stirring until smooth. Simmer for 2 minutes.
8

Return 1.5 lbs shrimp (large, peeled) to the skillet and stir in 2 tbsp lemon juice. Toss with the cooked pasta.
9

Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Questions

Can I make Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 4 tbsp butter, 1 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated). Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the cream for full-fat coconut milk or an oat cooking cream; the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 lb fettuccine or pasta. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within two days (seafood turns fast). Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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