Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

Juicy shrimp tossed with tender pasta in a rich, buttery garlic cream sauce. This easy, restaurant-style dinner is ready in just 30 minutes!

Ingredients

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

12 oz spaghetti or linguine

3 tablespoons butter

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup heavy cream

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

½ cup chicken broth

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Fresh parsley, chopped

Preparation Steps

1. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet. Season shrimp with salt and pepper, then cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove.
3. Add remaining butter and garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 30 seconds.
4. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir in Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer gently for 3–4 minutes.
5. Add pasta and toss until coated, using reserved pasta water if needed.
6. Return shrimp to the skillet, toss briefly, and garnish with fresh parsley.

Serve warm with extra Parmesan and garlic bread!

Would you add extra garlic or make it spicy?