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

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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.

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Questions

Why pat it dry first in Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta?

Step 2 reads: "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." Surface water has to boil off before anything can brown. Drying at step 2 means the food sears in the first minute instead of steaming.

Is there a substitute for white wine in Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta?

The entry for Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta calls for 1/2 cup dry white wine. In its place: Use chicken or vegetable stock with a teaspoon of white wine vinegar or lemon juice per half cup for the acidity.

Can I use frozen shrimp instead of shrimp in Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta?

Yes; most shrimp sold as fresh were frozen once already. Thaw them under cold running water for about ten minutes and pat them very dry so they sear instead of steaming. As written, the entry for Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta uses 1.5 lbs shrimp (large, peeled).

Can I make Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta comes from 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. For a milder plate, halve the pepper flakes; nothing else in the method changes.

Can I make Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta 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.

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