Shrimp Bow Ties
Dive into a bowl of creamy indulgence with this Shrimp Bow Ties recipe, a quick and impressive pasta dish that's perfect for weeknight dinners or elegant entertaining. Featuring succulent shrimp seared to perfection, tender bow-tie pasta, and a velvety Parmesan cream sauce infused with garlic, Italian seasoning, and a hint of lemon, this dish delivers restaurant-quality flavor in just 30 minutes. The optional red pepper flakes add a touch of heat for those who like a little spice, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley provides a bright, herbaceous finish. Easy to prepare yet irresistibly luxurious, this shrimp pasta recipe is a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone asking for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz bow-tie pasta
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the bow-tie pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour the heavy cream into the skillet, stirring to combine with the garlic. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over low heat.
Stir in the Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, remaining salt and pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Continue to stir for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet, along with the drained bow-tie pasta. Toss everything together until the pasta and shrimp are evenly coated in the sauce.
Remove the skillet from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3462 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 219.6 g | 282% | |
| Saturated Fat | 120.4 g | 602% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1436 mg | 479% | |
| Sodium | 5785 mg | 252% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 121.8 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.6 g | ||
| Protein | 220.2 g | 440% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2858 mg | 220% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1648 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
