Description
Indulge in a creamy, savory delight with this creamy garlic shrimp spaghetti that transforms any weeknight into a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes (optional)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
- Chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook your spaghetti according to the package instructions. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water for later use.
- Heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted.
- Add in the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, taking care not to burn it.
- Stir in the shrimp, followed by paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and chili flakes if you’re using them. Cook until the shrimp turns pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and whole milk, stirring well to combine. Add the mozzarella, Parmesan, and cream cheese, mixing until smooth and creamy.
- Toss in the cooked spaghetti, using tongs or a fork to coat every strand in the delicious sauce.
- If the sauce is too thick, gradually add the reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
For a different flavor, you can substitute shrimp with chicken or add vegetables like bell peppers and spinach.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: creamy, garlic, shrimp, spaghetti, pasta, dinner, family