Ingredients
• 12 oz pasta (linguine, fettuccine, or penne)
• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (more if you like it hot)
• 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
• ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt & black pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley (for garnish)
• Optional: squeeze of lemon juice for brightness
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.
Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté shrimp until pink and just cooked (2–3 mins per side). Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 1 min. Add cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan and mix until smooth.
Add cooked pasta and reserved pasta water. Toss until coated. Return shrimp to the skillet.
Garnish with parsley and a little extra cheese. Serve hot!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 510 per serving
- Fat: 22g per serving
- Carbohydrates: 45g per serving
- Protein: 30g per serving