Creamy Garlic Shrimp with Pasta
Are you ready to venture on an experience that unites the comforting creaminess of pasta, with the luxury of succulent shrimp? Picture plump, cooked shrimp interlaced with al dente linguine. Enveloped in a smooth and garlicky cream sauce. This dish is a delight that changes your dining table into a gourmet diner. Whether you're enjoying a family dinner or hosting a gathering this recipe ensures moments of pure delight and contentment.
8 Servings
Ingredients
- 8 ounces linguine cooked according to package directions
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic freshly minced
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- ¼ cup Parsley freshly chopped
Instructions
- Begin by cooking the linguine according to the instructions, on the package. Remember to save about 1 cup of pasta water before draining it.
- In a skillet melt some butter over medium heat. Add olive oil.
- Place the shrimp in the pan. Cook for a minute. Sprinkle some Old Bay Seasoning flip them and continue cooking until they turn pink.
- Set aside the shrimp.
- Using the same pan add minced garlic and sauté it until it becomes fragrant.
- Pour in some cream. Scrape the bottom of the skillet to deglaze it.
- Add Parmesan cheese. Let it melt into a creamy sauce.
- If needed adjust the consistency of the sauce by adding a bit of pasta water.
- Season with Old Bay seasoning, salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
- Combine drained pasta cooked shrimp and sauce together. Gently toss everything to ensure all ingredients are coated evenly.
- Serve with a garnish of chopped parsley, for a touch of freshness.
- Enjoy this combination of flavors!
Notes
To give this dish a gluten-free twist simply replace the regular linguine with your preferred type of gluten-free pasta. There are options such, as rice, corn or chickpea-based pasta, which offer a wonderful texture and flavor. Make sure to follow the cooking instructions, on the pasta package and remember to save a cup of pasta water before draining. The rest of the recipe remains unchanged so you can enjoy the Creamy Garlic Shrimp with Pasta while sticking to your preferences.