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Garlic Shrimp Pasta Recipe

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This Garlic Shrimp Pasta recipe features tender shrimp sautéed in a flavorful garlic butter sauce, combined with al dente spaghetti in a rich, creamy Parmesan sauce. Perfect for a quick and comforting dinner, it balances savory, tangy, and mildly spicy flavors with fresh parsley and a hint of lemon juice.

Ingredients

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Pasta

  • 12 oz (340 g) spaghetti or linguine

Shrimp and Seasoning

  • 1 lb (450 g) raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Sauce and Cooking

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
  • 6 cloves garlic (finely minced)
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
  • Juice of ½ lemon

Instructions

  1. Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti or linguine and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water before draining.
  2. Season Shrimp: In a bowl, combine shrimp with salt, black pepper, paprika, and optional red pepper flakes to evenly coat them with the seasonings.
  3. Cook Shrimp: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 1–2 minutes per side until they turn pink and are just cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil along with the butter. Stir in the finely minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, taking care not to burn it.
  5. Add Broth: Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for 2 minutes to allow the liquid to reduce slightly and concentrate the flavors.
  6. Make Creamy Sauce: Stir in the heavy cream and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Continue to simmer gently for 3–4 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy.
  7. Toss Pasta: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss with the sauce. Use the reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce and ensure the pasta is well coated.
  8. Combine Shrimp: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and gently toss everything together to combine the flavors evenly.
  9. Finish and Season: Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice and fresh chopped parsley. Taste the dish and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if necessary.
  10. Serve: Serve the garlic shrimp pasta hot, garnished with extra freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top if desired.

Notes

  • You can substitute linguine with fettuccine or any long pasta of your choice.
  • For a dairy-free version, you can replace heavy cream and butter with coconut cream and olive oil, and omit Parmesan cheese or use a dairy-free alternative.
  • If fresh parsley is unavailable, dried parsley can be used but add less since it’s more concentrated.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes to control the spice level according to your preference.
  • Make sure not to overcook the shrimp to keep them tender and juicy.
  • Reserved pasta water helps to adjust sauce consistency and bind the sauce to the pasta.

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