Looking for a luxurious meal that doesn't require heating up the whole house? This creamy garlic butter shrimp pasta comes together in one skillet for a restaurant-quality dinner in under 30 minutes.
See how it's done step by step:
Prep: 10 min · Cook: 20 min · Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz linguine or fettuccine pasta
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
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Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water on the stovetop; cook pasta according to package directions, drain, and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add shrimp in a single layer and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and reaching an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). Remove shrimp from pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, lower heat to medium and sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Whisk in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth, then fold the cooked pasta and shrimp back into the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately while hot.
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What You'll Need
Lodge Cast Iron Skillet (10.25 inch)
Pre-seasoned, oven safe to 500F. The pan that lasts generations.
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Pair this with One-Pan Garlic Butter Chicken and Roasted Broccoli.
Allergens
Contains: shellfish, dairy, gluten
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Cook to safe internal temperatures and use a food thermometer. Allergen and nutrition information is approximate — verify for your needs. This recipe was generated with AI assistance and reviewed for general guidance only.
