Description
A quick and flavorful pasta dish with succulent shrimp in a rich garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound linguine or spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the same skillet and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter to the skillet and melt. If using, pour in white wine and let it simmer for 1 minute.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the sauce slightly thickens.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Add the drained pasta and chopped parsley. Toss to combine, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to reach your desired sauce consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic.
- You can substitute chicken broth for white wine if preferred.
- Ensure shrimp is not overcooked to maintain tenderness.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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