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Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

A comforting shrimp pasta dish featuring juicy garlic butter shrimp tossed with creamy Parmesan sauce and tender noodles. Perfect for cozy family dinners or quick weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Base
  • 12 oz fettuccine pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • Filling
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream
  • ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Topping
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta until al dente and drain.
  2. Heat olive oil and cook shrimp until pink, then set aside.
  3. Melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
  4. Add heavy cream and simmer gently.
  5. Stir in Parmesan cheese until creamy.
  6. Add pasta and shrimp, tossing to coat evenly.
  7. Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan before serving.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Add spinach or tomatoes for extra flavor.
  • Fresh Parmesan melts best for a smooth sauce.
  • Add pasta water if the sauce becomes too thick.