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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Pasta

Silky Parmesan cream sauce, tender pasta, and juicy garlic shrimp come together fast for a cozy seafood dinner that feels rich without being complicated.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Pasta:
  • 12 oz spaghetti or linguine
Shrimp:
  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
Sauce:
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1½ cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
Garnish:
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
  2. Season the shrimp with paprika, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp 1 to 2 minutes per side, until pink and tender. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté the garlic for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  5. Add the chicken broth and heavy cream. Simmer 3 to 4 minutes, then stir in the Parmesan cheese until smooth.
  6. Stir in the lemon juice, adding reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
  7. Return the shrimp to the skillet, add the cooked pasta, and toss to coat evenly.
  8. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.