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Homemade creamy shrimp pasta with fettuccine, tender shrimp, black pepper, and fresh parsley in a rich garlic cream sauce.

Creamy Shrimp Pasta

This creamy shrimp pasta is a quick, elegant dish made with pantry staples and tender shrimp in a rich garlic-parmesan cream sauce. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights and feels like dining out—without the hassle.
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Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: Creamy garlic shrimp pasta, Creamy Shrimp Pasta, Creamy shrimp pasta recipes, Creamy shrimp pasta with cream cheese, Creamy shrimp pasta with milk, Creamy tomato shrimp pasta, Easy creamy shrimp pasta
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 580kcal
Cost: $16

Equipment

  • Large stockpot (For boiling pasta)
  • Large skillet (For cooking shrimp and making sauce)
  • Sharp knife (For mincing garlic)
  • Cutting board (For prepping ingredients)
  • Wooden spoon/tongs (For stirring and tossing pasta)
  • Strainer/colander (For draining pasta)
  • Measuring cups/spoons (For accurate measuring)
  • Large serving bowl (For serving the finished dish)

Ingredients

  • 12 oz Shrimp - Peeled and deveined
  • 8 oz Pasta - Fettuccine, spaghetti, or your choice
  • 2 tablespoon Butter
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 3 Garlic cloves - Minced
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • ⅓ cup White wine - Or chicken broth
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese - Freshly grated
  • 1 Lemon - Juiced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon Paprika
  • Salt and pepper - To taste
  • ¼ teaspoon Red pepper flakes - Optional, for heat
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley - Chopped, for garnish
  • Extra Parmesan - For serving
  • Lemon wedges - Optional, for serving

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Tip: Water should taste like the sea.
  • Pat shrimp dry, season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Mince garlic, measure all other ingredients.
  • Cook pasta until al dente. Before draining, reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
    Steaming pasta being lifted from a pot with tongs on a stovetop, freshly cooked for creamy shrimp pasta.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook shrimp in a single layer, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
    Shrimp searing in a skillet with golden edges, cooked in olive oil for creamy shrimp pasta.
  • In same skillet, melt butter. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Add wine, simmer 2–3 minutes to reduce by half. Stir in cream, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan. Simmer gently until smooth.
  • Add pasta to sauce and toss to coat. Add reserved pasta water gradually to reach desired consistency.
  • Return shrimp to skillet and heat through. Add lemon juice and parsley. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
    Creamy shrimp pasta in a skillet, tossed with fettuccine, pink shrimp, and fresh parsley in a rich white sauce.
  • Garnish with extra Parmesan and lemon wedges.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portion (approx. 300g) | Calories: 580kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 220mg | Sodium: 620mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1100IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 250mg | Iron: 2.1mg