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Garlic Butter Shrimp with Creamy Parmesan Pasta

Garlic Butter Shrimp with Creamy Parmesan Pasta
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Savor a quick and delicious Garlic Butter Shrimp with Creamy Parmesan Pasta, perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner. Succulent shrimp sautéed in garlic butter paired with a luscious cheesy parmesan sauce coats tender pasta, delivering a restaurant-quality, comforting meal in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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Shrimp and Cooking

  • 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp (fresh or frozen, thawed)
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Sauce

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Pasta

  • 8 oz fettuccine, linguine, or preferred long pasta

Garnish

  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pasta: Cook your chosen pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente, then drain, reserving a cup of pasta water to help adjust the sauce consistency later.
  2. Sauté the Shrimp: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and add minced garlic, cooking until fragrant but not browned. Add shrimp seasoned with salt and pepper, cooking each side until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  3. Make the Creamy Parmesan Sauce: In the same skillet, lower the heat and pour in heavy cream, stirring to combine with any buttery garlic bits left behind. Slowly whisk in grated parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce thickens slightly, about 3-4 minutes. Add lemon juice and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  4. Combine Everything: Toss the cooked pasta and shrimp back into the skillet with the sauce. Mix well to coat everything evenly. If the sauce feels too thick, stir in reserved pasta water a little at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
  5. Garnish and Serve: Finish the dish by sprinkling fresh chopped parsley over the top for a fresh, herbaceous touch and a pop of color before serving warm.

Notes

  • Use fresh or properly thawed shrimp for the best flavor and texture.
  • Avoid overcooking shrimp to prevent rubbery texture; remove from heat as soon as shrimp turn pink and opaque.
  • Reserve pasta water to loosen and add silkiness to the sauce.
  • Grate parmesan cheese fresh for better melting and taste.
  • A splash of lemon juice brightens and balances the richness of the sauce.

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Keywords: garlic butter shrimp, creamy parmesan pasta, quick dinner, shrimp pasta, weeknight dinner, easy seafood recipe

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