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Pasta with Shrimp in Cream Sauce
cuisine Italian
difficulty Medium
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Pasta with Shrimp in Cream Sauce

Pasta with shrimp in cream sauce is the perfect choice for a quick but genuinely tasty dinner. Tender shrimp, sautéed in fragrant garlic oil, come together with a rich cream sauce and al dente pasta. This shrimp pasta recipe takes you only about 30 minutes!
Time 30 minutes
Yield 2 servings
Calories 243 kcal
Difficulty Medium
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Instructions

  1. Lay out the ingredients you need on the work surface.

    Step 1
  2. Bring water to a boil in a saucepan and cook the shrimp (500 g) for 3 minutes.

    Step 2
  3. Drain the water and peel the cooked shrimp out of their shells.

    Step 3
  4. Peel the 3 garlic cloves and slice them into thin pieces. In a pan over medium heat, warm the 75 ml of olive oil, add the garlic, and sauté until golden. With a spoon, lift all the garlic slices out of the oil.

    Step 4
  5. Add the peeled shrimp to the garlic oil and sauté them for 2–3 minutes over medium heat.

    Step 5
  6. Lower the heat to medium, pour in the cream (200 ml), and add the ground nutmeg (8 g) and salt (6 g). Stir with a spatula and bring the creamy mixture almost to a boil.

    Step 6
  7. Add the grated parmesan (100 g) and stir the sauce thoroughly until the cheese has fully melted.

    Step 7
  8. Meanwhile, cook the pasta (300 g) in salted water, following the instructions on the package. Drain it through a sieve.

    Step 8
  9. Add the cooked pasta to the pan with the cream sauce and shrimp, and gently toss to combine. Cover with a lid and let the pasta simmer over low heat for 4 minutes.

    Step 9
  10. Serve the hot shrimp pasta in cream sauce at the table.

    Step 10

FAQ

Can I use frozen shrimp? +
Yes, just be sure to thaw them in advance and drain off any excess water thoroughly.
Which pasta is best to choose? +
The classic options are spaghetti, fettuccine, or linguine. Penne or tagliatelle also work perfectly well.
Can I make the cream sauce thicker? +
Yes. Use a higher-fat cream, or add a little grated cheese while making the sauce.
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