Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta Recipe

Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta Recipe – Easy, quick, and delicious dinner! Seasoned shrimps are pan-seared then tossed in a creamy garlic sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and farfalle pasta. All you need is about 30 minutes to whip up this creamy shrimp pasta recipe. It is nourishing, super easy to make, and packed with flavor! This quick shrimp pasta recipe will become your new favorite – Enjoy!

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Ingredients list for the creamy shrimp pasta

• 8 oz (240g) farfalle pasta
• 1 pound (450g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt and cracked black pepper
• 4 oz (120g) chopped sun-dried tomatoes, drained from oil – keep 2 tablespoons oil reserved
• 1 cup (240ml) half-and-half (or whipping cream)
• 1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 cup shredded parmesan (or mozzarella)
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds, optional
• 1/4 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 cup reserved cooked pasta water (or more)
• 1 tablespoon grated parmesan, for garnish

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Directions

How to make the creamy shrimp pasta recipe:

1. Arrange shrimp in a shallow plate and sprinkle with onion powder.

2. Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package instructions. Drain the pasta and reserve some of the cooked pasta water for later.

3. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons of the reserved sundried tomato oil. Add shrimp on one layer and cook on each side for about 1 minute each, until shrimp turns pink or golden brown on both sides. Season shrimp with salt while cooking. Remove the cooked shrimp to a plate.

4. To the same skillet, add sun-dried tomatoes and minced garlic. Saute sun-dried tomatoes, stirring for 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant. Add the broth and half and half to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Add shredded parmesan (or mozzarella) and continue cooking the sauce on low simmer heat, constantly stirring, until all the cheese melts and the creamy sauce forms.

5. Add dried basil, crushed fennel seeds, crushed red pepper flakes, paprika and stir well. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

6. Add cooked pasta to the cream sauce and reheat gently on medium heat.

7. Stir in the cooked shrimp. If the sauce gets too thick, add a small amount of half-and-half or reserved cooked pasta water. Let the shrimp and pasta in the cream sauce simmer on low for a couple of minutes for the flavors to combine. Garnish with grated parmesan, and immediately serve the creamy garlic shrimp pasta. Enjoy!

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Tips for the creamy shrimp pasta recipe

This creamy shrimp pasta recipe is made with bow tie pasta, shrimps, in a delicious garlic cream sauce, ready in under 30 minutes. It is nourishing, super easy to make, and packed with flavor!

• For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free brown rice pasta – just cook the pasta according to the directions on the package.
• One special ingredient turns this shrimp pasta recipe from great to awesome: fennel seeds. Believe us, fennel gives a depth of flavor that will ravish your tastebuds.

Shrimp Pasta Ingredients

The shrimp is pan-seared then tossed in the creamy sauce with pasta. We love shrimp so much because it cooks super fast. You’ll love making this shrimp pasta recipe! Here are a few words on the ingredients for the creamy shrimp pasta:

• Farfalle pasta: A great pasta shape with the same size as the shrimp for better tossing into the sauce. Use bulky pasta like rotini or penne.
• Shrimp: Fresh or frozen shrimp (thaw in the refrigerator or in cold water), we like wild-caught shrimp for the best flavor.
• Onion powder:
• Garlic: Garlic will infuse in oil with he the sundried tomatoes.
• Sun-dried tomatoes: They bring a wonderful flavor profile to the shrimp pasta.
• Half-and-half: For a creamy sauce that sticks to the shrimp and pasta.
• Vegetable or chicken broth: To flavor the sauce and roundup up the dish.
• Mozzarella: To melt into the cream sauce.
• Dried basil: Basil is the perfect flavor combination with the garlicky, creamy pasta sauce.
• Fennel seeds: With an anise flavor. The secret ingredient to this shrimp recipe!
• Red chili pepper flakes: Adds a kick of heat.
• Paprika: Add a smokey flavor.
• Parmesan: A savory cheese to combine with shrimp and pasta at the end of cooking.

How to make the shrimp pasta

Cook shrimp and the sauce while your pasta is cooking. This ensures the pasta and sauce are both ready and warm at the same time:

• Cook pasta in salted boiling water. Keep pasta al dente because they will soak up a bit of the garlic cream sauce.
• Season shrimp and sear on both sides in a hot skillet. Remove to a plate.
• In the same skillet, cook the sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, half-and-half, and cheese.
• Season the creamy pasta sauce with the spices, then add the cooked pasta.
• Add the cooked shrimp to the pasta and stir well. Your creamy shrimp pasta is ready!

How to cook shrimp

• Frozen shrimp is okay for this recipe but try as much as possible to buy wild-caught shrimp. Fresh wild-caught shrimp tends to have a better flavor. You can use the shrimp with the tails on or off.
• Make sure you’re using a large skillet (at least 10- inches) because you’re going to need room for all the pasta.
• Make sure not to crowd the shrimp in the skillet, otherwise, moisture will form and shrimp won’t sear properly. You’ll end up with steamed rubbery shrimp. Also, don’t overcook shrimp at the beginning, they will dry up otherwise.

What to serve with the shrimp pasta recipe

Serve the creamy shrimp pasta with a side of garlic bread and a fresh green salad. A generous dash of high-quality olive oil is also a plus, but it’s optional.

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