{"id":"bf254173-3f2b-4e60-a157-b110ee16b55e","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/bf254173-3f2b-4e60-a157-b110ee16b55e","source_url":"https://littlesunnykitchen.com/garlic-shrimp-pasta/","title":"Garlic Shrimp Pasta Recipe","description":"Creamy garlic butter shrimp pasta is an elegant pasta dish with big flavors! It's so quick and easy, and perfect for a weeknight dinner as it's ready in just 15 minutes. Serve this for a Romantic date night, for a special occasion, or as a family meal. Either way, everyone will love it!","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","cook_time":"PT15M","total_time":"PT15M","image_url":"https://littlesunnykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Garlic-Shrimp-Pasta-15.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"8 ounces linguine pasta","item":"linguine pasta","quantity":8,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"1 tablespoon olive oil","item":"olive oil","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 ½ tablespoons butter (divided)","item":"butter","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"divided"},{"text":"1 pound raw shrimp (buy frozen, peeled, and deveined shrimp)","item":"raw shrimp","quantity":1,"unit":"lb","preparation":"buy frozen, peeled, and deveined shrimp"},{"text":"½ teaspoon salt","item":"salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"¼ teaspoon ground black pepper","item":"ground black pepper","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tablespoon Old bay seasoning (optional - or smoked paprika or cajun)","item":"Old bay seasoning","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"optional - or smoked paprika or cajun"},{"text":"1 clove garlic (minced)","item":"garlic","quantity":1,"unit":"clove","preparation":"minced"},{"text":"½ cup heavy cream ((double cream in the UK))","item":"heavy cream ((double cream in the UK))","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"½ cup parmesan cheese (grated)","item":"parmesan cheese","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"grated"},{"text":"¼ cup chopped fresh parsley (chopped)","item":"chopped fresh parsley","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup","preparation":"chopped"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"In a medium-sized saucepan, boil water and salt it. Add your pasta, and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. When the pasta is cooked, reserve 1 cup of the pasta water and drain the pasta."},{"number":2,"text":"In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter, and add olive oil. Cook the shrimp for a minute, then season with salt, pepper, and Old Bay Seasoning or paprika if using."},{"number":3,"text":"Continue to cook the shrimp until it's pink. Do this in batches if you're worried that you may overcook the shrimp. Remove the shrimp onto a plate and set aside."},{"number":4,"text":"In the same pan, melt the remaining butter and add garlic, cook for 30 seconds or until it's fragrant. Add the heavy cream, and with the spatula deglaze the pan."},{"number":5,"text":"Add parmesan, let it melt then loosen the sauce with reserved pasta water and allow to simmer for a minute. Taste the sauce and see if more salt and pepper is needed."},{"number":6,"text":"Toss the pasta with the sauce until it's well coated. Add the shrimp back in to reheat it gently, garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:12.363605+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:12.363605+00:00"}