Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

👉🏻Ingredients list⚠️

• Shrimp: 12 pieces, peeled and deveined

• Pasta: 1 serving, such as spaghetti or linguini

• Butter: as needed, about 50g

• Garlic: 4 cloves, minced

• Olive oil: as needed

• Salt: to taste

• Black pepper: to taste

• Heavy cream: 1 cup

• Parmesan cheese: as needed, grated

• Parsley: as needed, chopped

• Lemon juice: as needed

Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is an Italian pasta dish that perfectly combines tender and juicy shrimp with a creamy garlic sauce. Each bite is filled with intense garlic aroma and creamy richness, complemented by the chewy shrimp, making it irresistible. Whether it's a family dinner or a gathering with friends, this dish will steal the show on the table.

👉🏻✨DIRECTIONS:

1. Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.

2. In a skillet, add olive oil and some butter. Once hot, add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add the shrimp and cook until golden on both sides, then remove and set aside.

3. In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter and add more minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant, then pour in the heavy cream and simmer until slightly thickened.

4. Add the cooked pasta and cooked shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and black pepper, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Toss everything together until well coated in the creamy sauce.

5. Finally, sprinkle with chopped parsley and squeeze some lemon juice over the top before serving.

👉🏻✨TIPS

• Don't overcook the pasta; it should have a bit of chewiness.

• Don't overcook the shrimp; they should remain tender.

• The thickness of the cream sauce can be adjusted to personal preference; for a thicker sauce, simmer longer.

👉🏻✨BENEFITS

• Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is not only delicious but also provides a rich source of protein and carbohydrates, making it an ideal choice for energy replenishment. Additionally, the combination of garlic and cream helps stimulate appetite and aid digestion.

👉🏻✨NUTRITIONAL ASPECTS:

• Shrimp is rich in high-quality protein and trace elements, beneficial to overall health.

• Pasta is a primary source of carbohydrates, providing energy.

• Butter and heavy cream are high in fat, contributing to a feeling of fullness but should be consumed in moderation to avoid excessive calorie intake.