Description
Indulge in this creamy, garlic-infused shrimp pasta that promises to impress anyone you serve it to. Perfect for romantic dinners or special occasions!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Cook spaghetti until al dente according to package instructions; drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink, about 3 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream, lemon juice, and zest. Stir until well combined.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese while stirring until melted. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes as desired.
- Combine cooked spaghetti with sauce in the skillet, tossing until evenly coated.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: - Customize by adding spinach or substituting zoodles for a healthier option. - Serve with garlic bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal.