Creamy Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Pasta
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Pasta is an easy recipe to throw together for a quick, satisfying dinner! It's creamy, delicious, and on the table in under 30 minutes!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 690kcal
Ingredients
- 12 ounces pasta
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 12 ounces shrimp * I use small or medium
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 6 cloves garlic * minced
- 1 cup vegetable stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley * roughly chopped
Instructions
- Start boiling the water for the pasta as soon as possible.
- As soon as the water for the pasta starts boiling, add the pasta and cook according to the directions on the package.
- While the pasta is boiling, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the shrimp with salt and pepper and add to the hot butter.
- Cook the shrimp on one side, undisturbed, for 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook another 1-2 minutes or until they are just slightly opaque and white. Remove to a bowl or plate.
- Add the garlic to the same skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, then add the vegetable stock and heavy cream.
- Whisk in the Parmesan cheese. Keep whisking to prevent lumps.
- Turn the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil, then lower and simmer until thickened, whisking frequently.
- Mix in the shrimp and cooked pasta and heat through.
- Top with fresh, chopped parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
Tips and Techniques for the Best Creamy Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Pasta
- For a thicker sauce you can mix 2 tablespoons of stock with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and whisk it in after adding the stock and heavy cream.
- To change things up a bit try adding a cup of peas to the mixture, or top with breadcrumbs for some added texture. This meal also pairs well with garlic bread.
- Store leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. Use within 3-4 days.
FAQ’s
- Can you use cooked shrimp in place of raw? Yes. You can use pre-cooked shrimp in this recipe. It will decrease the cooking time. The shrimp just need to be tossed in during the last few minutes of cooking, along with the pasta, then cooked just a few minutes to heat through.
- Can Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Pasta be made gluten free? Yes. Just be sure that your stock is gluten free as well as the pasta that you choose to use.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 690kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 312mg | Sodium: 1416mg | Potassium: 332mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1269IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 336mg | Iron: 3mg