This Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta is a rich and comforting dish made with tender shrimp, silky pasta, and a smooth garlic parmesan cream sauce. It’s perfect for a quick dinner but tastes like something from a restaurant.
Ingredients (Serves 3–4)
For the Pasta
- 300 g (10 oz) fettuccine or spaghetti
- Water for boiling
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the Shrimp
- 400 g (14 oz) shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
For the Cream Sauce
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
For Garnish
- Fresh parsley
- Extra grated parmesan