Description
Indulge in this luxurious creamy garlic butter shrimp pasta that’s quick to make, perfect for date nights or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 pound angel hair pasta
- ½ cup reserved pasta water
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup minced garlic
- 1 pound frozen jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon Greek seasoning
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the angel hair pasta for 4-5 minutes until al dente. Drain, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Reduce heat and add minced garlic, cooking until golden brown.
- Add shrimp, Greek seasoning, and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Cook until shrimp are pink, about 2-4 minutes.
- Stir in cream cheese, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Pour in heavy cream and milk, stirring until smooth.
- Add Parmigiano Reggiano, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Gradually add reserved pasta water to adjust sauce thickness.
- Toss cooked pasta in the sauce until fully coated.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For a lighter option, consider reducing the butter by half. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian