Description
Mushroom Garlic Shrimp Pasta is a quick yet luxurious dish that brings together tender shrimp, earthy mushrooms, and a creamy garlic sauce, all tossed with your choice of pasta. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe offers rich flavors and comforting textures in just 30 minutes. Impress your family or guests with a delightful meal that’s customizable to suit any palate.
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces pasta (linguine or fettuccine)
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced (cremini or button)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt olive oil and butter. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and sliced mushrooms for about 5 minutes until tender. Stir in heavy cream and gradually add Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Return shrimp to the skillet along with drained pasta. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to adjust sauce consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 225mg