Garlic Shrimp Pasta is the perfect easy recipe for a busy weeknight. Spaghetti and sautéed shrimp are tossed in a creamy homemade white wine sauce for a light yet hearty meal.
Ingredients
- ▢8 ounces spaghetti
- ▢¾ pound medium shrimp peeled and deveined
- ▢1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- ▢½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ▢salt and pepper to taste
- ▢2 tablespoons olive oil
- ▢4 cloves garlic finely chopped
- ▢⅔ cup white wine
- ▢2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ▢¼ cup butter
- ▢½ cup heavy cream
- ▢½ cup chicken broth
- ▢¼ cup parsley
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in salted water according to package directions.
- Season shrimp with old bay seasoning, red pepper flakes, and salt & pepper to taste.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the shrimp and garlic and cook for 2 minutes, turn over and cook 1 minute more. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Add wine and lemon juice to deglaze pan. Add butter, cream and chicken broth. Simmer 5 minutes or until slightly reduced.
- Drain spaghetti, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet and cook until heated through. Stir in pasta and parsley and cook until heated through adding pasta water if needed.