Description
Enjoy a quick and delicious Creamy Shrimp Dinner Pasta. This recipe is perfect for a simple weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pasta
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until sauce has thickened slightly.
- Drain pasta and add it to the skillet with the shrimp sauce.
- Toss to coat.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of garlic to your preference.
- For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- You can use different types of pasta, such as fettuccine or linguine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American