Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta

close-up view of skillet full of creamy garlic shrimp pasta topped with fresh parsley.

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Enjoy a restaurant quality meal in just minutes. Enjoy shrimp in a luscious cream sauce over linguini tonight.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 532kcal

Author: Jessica Fisher

Cost: $8.89

Equipment

heavy stockpot
colander
large skillet
cooking tongs

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 clove garlic peeled and thinly sliced
½ cup whipping cream
2 tablespoon sundried tomatoes (julienned)
1 lb angel hair pasta (can also use linguini or spaghetti)
4 oz Parmesan cheese (shredded) (1 cup)
1 lb medium shrimp rinsed, peeled, and deveined
chopped fresh parsley for garnish

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Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
In a large skillet heat the olive oil and butter until the butter is melted. Add the garlic and saute until soft, about 2 minutes. Stir in the cream and sundried tomatoes. Allow to simmer gently for tomatoes to soften.
Meanwhile cook the linguini in the hot, boilling water, according to package directions.
Add ½ cup shredded cheese to the cream mixture. Stir until it's melted. Add the shrimp to the skillet and stir gently until shrimp is pink and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Drain the pasta and toss with the shrimp and cream sauce. Sprinkle with the parsley and remaining cheese. Serve immediately.

Notes

Nutritional values are based on ⅙ the recipe.

Serving Suggestions: I like to serve this pasta with cooked veggies or a green salad. Be sure to pass the breadbasket.

Shop Your Kitchen: There are so many different subs you can consider based on what you have.

Stir in chopped ham, prosciutto, cooked bacon, or cooked chicken.
Fresh tomatoes can be used instead of sun-dried tomatoes.
Add leftover cooked veggies, such as broccoli, kale, onions, or peppers.

To Make a Meal Prep: I often prepare this dish in plastic meal prep dishes for easy lunches during the week. Prep the recipe as directed, allow the steam to blow off. Divide the pasta among four meal prep boxes. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Consume within 2-3 days since shrimp doesn't keep long.

Freeze Extra for Later: This pasta is not recommended for freezer meal prep.

Make a Plan for Leftovers: This pasta reheats beautifully the next day. Just be sure to promptly store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator, for up to 2-3 days. Reheat in the microwave. If you store your leftovers in clear containers, they’re more likely to get eaten.

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