Description
Indulgent garlic shrimp pasta promises a luxurious Mediterranean-inspired dinner that whisks taste buds through coastal flavor landscapes. Silky noodles embrace succulent shrimp, delivering rich garlic notes that invite you to savor each memorable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood:
- 1 lb (454 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
Pasta:
- 12 oz (340 g) linguine or fettuccine
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Dairy and Cream:
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk
- 1/2 cup (50 g) parmesan cheese, grated
Herbs and Extras:
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Butter:
- 4 tbsp (57 g) unsalted butter
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook linguine until al dente, typically 8-10 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- Pat shrimp completely dry with paper towels to ensure proper searing and prevent excess moisture.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and carefully add shrimp in a single layer.
- Sear shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side until they turn pink and develop a golden-brown exterior, then remove from pan and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium and melt butter in the same skillet, allowing it to become slightly foamy.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 30-45 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to brown.
- Pour heavy cream and milk into the skillet, stirring continuously to create a smooth sauce.
- Simmer sauce for 3-4 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly and develop a rich consistency.
- Sprinkle parmesan cheese into the sauce, whisking constantly to create a creamy, velvety texture.
- Season with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
- Gently fold cooked shrimp and linguine into the sauce, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
- Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving immediately.
Notes
- Achieve the perfect sear by ensuring shrimp are completely dry, preventing steaming and promoting a golden-brown crust.
- Prevent garlic from burning by sautéing quickly over medium heat, releasing its aromatic flavors without turning bitter.
- Whisk parmesan cheese gradually to create a smooth, lump-free sauce that coats pasta and shrimp evenly.
- Customize the dish by substituting linguine with gluten-free pasta or zucchini noodles for a low-carb alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 743
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 512 mg
- Fat: 43 g
- Saturated Fat: 24 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg