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Creamy One-Pot Garlic Shrimp Pasta

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A quick and easy one-pot dish featuring tender shrimp, garlicky cream sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta, ready in about 30 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (medium to large size)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 ½ cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 ounces dry spaghetti or linguine pasta
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.
  2. Place a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add olive oil and butter. Let the butter melt completely, swirling the pan to combine.
  3. Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and oil. Stir constantly for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Toss in the shrimp, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside.
  5. Pour chicken broth and heavy cream into the pan. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle boil. Add the dry pasta, pushing it down gently so it’s mostly submerged.
  6. Reduce heat to medium-low. Let pasta cook uncovered, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, for about 10-12 minutes until pasta is al dente and sauce thickened. Add a splash of broth or water if sauce thickens too fast.
  7. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Return the cooked shrimp to the pan, stirring gently to combine and warm through.
  8. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Sprinkle red pepper flakes if desired. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Do not overcook the shrimp to keep them tender. Stir pasta gently every few minutes to prevent sticking. Use medium to medium-low heat to avoid burning garlic or separating cream. Adjust liquid as needed during simmering. Freshly grate Parmesan for best melting and flavor. Frozen shrimp can be used if thawed and patted dry. For dairy-free version, substitute butter with olive oil and heavy cream with coconut cream.

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