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Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Anna Chwistek
Easy to make but decadent enough for a date night. It's ready in about 20 minutes, simple, indulging and comforting. Seared shrimp and pasta combined with a Parmesan-Cheddar sauce for a dinner to remember. Serve with a side salad and enjoy.
4.73 from 11 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Fish | Seafood, Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2
Calories 645 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 7 ounces fettuccine
  • 14 ounces shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1.4 ounces grated Parmesan
  • 1.4 ounces grated Cheddar or mozzarella
  • 1 tsp mild mustard
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • chili flakes for serving
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to tate
  • grated Parmesan for serving (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling generously salted water. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking water.
  • Combine the shrimp with the spices. Toss and set aside while you mince the garlic and chop the parsley.
  • Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and the butter in a large skillet. Place the shrimp in a single layer, sear for 1 minute. Flip and sear the other side, 1 minute. Remove from skillet.
  • In the same skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes over low heat, until soft and fragrant. Pour in milk, bring to a simmer. Stir in mustard, parsley, salt and black pepper.
  • Add pasta, and toss to coat the noodles. Turn off the heat. Stir in the cheese, and 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water. Stir until combined. Add extra pasta water, stir until creamy (add more pasta water if needed). Return shrimp back to the skillet, toss until combined. Taste, add more salt and pepper if needed.
  • Divide pasta among bowls, top with chili flakes and serve right away. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 645kcalCarbohydrates: 84gProtein: 69gFat: 49gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 470mgSodium: 1948mgPotassium: 1099mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1719IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 649mgIron: 4mg
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