Shrimp Sauce for Pasta
Elevate your pasta night with this decadent Shrimp Sauce for Pasta, a creamy seafood delight that's as easy to make as it is impressive. This recipe features succulent shrimp sautéed in a luscious blend of olive oil and butter, infused with the bold flavor of garlic and a touch of heat from red pepper flakes. A splash of dry white wine deglazes the pan, making way for a rich, velvety sauce of heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Finished with fresh parsley and a zesty hint of lemon juice, this sauce is a perfect complement to any pasta, from fettuccine to linguine. Ready in just 30 minutes, this elegant dish is ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Garnish with extra Parmesan and parsley for a restaurant-quality finish that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 120 milliliters dry white wine
- 240 milliliters heavy cream
- 50 grams grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil and butter. Allow the butter to melt completely.
Add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes to the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant but not browned.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the shrimp to the skillet. Season with 0.5 teaspoons of salt and 0.25 teaspoons of black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until the shrimp turn pink and are fully cooked. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
Deglaze the skillet by adding the white wine. Stir and scrape up any bits stuck to the bottom of the pan. Let the wine simmer for about 2 minutes until reduced by half.
Lower the heat to medium and stir in the heavy cream. Let it simmer gently for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the Parmesan cheese, the remaining salt and pepper, and stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and let them simmer in the sauce for 1-2 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Stir in the chopped parsley and lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
Serve the shrimp sauce over your favorite cooked pasta, such as fettuccine or linguine. Garnish with additional parsley and Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2026 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 148.5 g | 190% | |
| Saturated Fat | 76.8 g | 384% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1202 mg | 401% | |
| Sodium | 3805 mg | 165% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.4 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.8 g | ||
| Protein | 129.6 g | 259% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 924 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1430 mg | 30% | |
*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.
