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.

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
Cook pasta; reserve water.
- 2
Sauté shrimp in butter/oil; set aside.
- 3
Sauté garlic, add cream, parmesan, pasta water.
- 4
Toss pasta in sauce.
- 5
Add shrimp and parsley.