Creamy Garlic and Shrimp Pasta Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon salt divided
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 whole head roasted garlic cloves, mashed (see recipe below) or 6 to 8 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated parmesan
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente, about 10 minutes. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Pat the shrimp dry, then season with ½ teaspoon salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque. Transfer to a plate.
- Lower the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the mashed roasted garlic and stir it into the oil. If using raw garlic, add it and saute for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, then add the parmesan, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth. Taste and season with remaining ½ teaspoon of salt, if needed.
- Add the drained pasta and cooked shrimp to the skillet. Toss until well coated. Add a splash of the reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving1 servingCalories829 kcalCarbohydrates59 gProtein49 gFat45 gSaturated Fat23 gPolyunsaturated Fat3.1 gMonounsaturated Fat16.5 gCholesterol408 mgSodium1276 mgPotassium393 mgFiber3 gSugar3.5 gVitamin A2172 IUVitamin C6.5 mgCalcium6.5 mgIron4.6 mg