Description

Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta is your new go-to for a quick, easy dinner that feels luxurious. Perfectly seared shrimp, tossed in a silky garlic cream sauce with lemon zest, Parmesan, and a hint of red pepper flakes — all wrapped around your favorite pasta. Whether you’re looking for weeknight dinner ideas, a cozy comfort food recipe, or an impressive yet easy seafood dinner, this dish delivers bold flavor in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 tablespoon olive oil

salt and black pepper, to taste

½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

8 oz linguine or spaghetti

2 tablespoons butter

5 cloves garlic, minced

½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to heat preference)

1 cup heavy cream

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

zest of 1 lemon

1 tablespoon lemon juice

¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (optional)

¼ cup chopped fresh parsley (plus more for garnish)

salt and pepper, to taste

lemon wedges for serving (optional)

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Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook linguine until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.

2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high. Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and paprika. Sauté 1–2 minutes per side until pink. Remove from skillet.

3. Lower heat to medium. Melt butter in the same skillet. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for 1 minute.

4. Pour in heavy cream. Simmer for 2–3 minutes. Stir in Parmesan until melted.

5. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and sun-dried tomatoes. Return shrimp to skillet. Toss to coat.

6. Add drained pasta and reserved water if needed. Toss everything together.

7. Garnish with parsley, extra Parmesan, and lemon wedges. Serve hot.

Notes

Don’t overcook the shrimp — they only need 1–2 minutes per side to stay tender.

Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce.

If your sauce gets too thick, stir in reserved pasta water a little at a time.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 570
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 730mg
Fat: 34g
Saturated Fat: 19g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 230mg