Creamy Spicy Shrimp Pasta
Enjoy rich flavors with our Creamy Spicy Shrimp Pasta recipe. Perfectly seasoned and creamy, it’s an easy dinner that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti (or any pasta of choice)
- 1 lb fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley and basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet, season with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Cook until shrimp turn pink (about 3-4 minutes).
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir well to combine. Allow it to simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Toss in the cooked pasta and mix thoroughly, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
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