Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

An elegant yet quick pasta dish featuring succulent shrimp in a rich garlic butter sauce. Linguine is coated in a velvety cream sauce infused with parmesan and old bay seasoning. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s perfect for date nights or busy weeknights. The parsley adds a fresh pop of color and flavor.

Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

Prep

5 min

Cook

5 min

Temp

Boil

Difficulty

beginner

Servings

1

Cost

$18

Ingredients

  • 8 oz linguine pasta
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb raw shrimp
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp old bay seasoning
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 count garlic clove
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook pasta; reserve water.

  2. 2

    Sauté shrimp in butter/oil; set aside.

  3. 3

    Sauté garlic, add cream, parmesan, pasta water.

  4. 4

    Toss pasta in sauce.

  5. 5

    Add shrimp and parsley.