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Creamy Garlic Tuscan Shrimp

Creamy Garlic Tuscan Shrimp is a delicious and creamy pasta dish made with cooked shrimp, garlic, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, and fresh basil. This dish is easy to make and is ready in under 30 minutes. The pasta is tossed with the creamy sauce, making each bite full of flavor. Serve this dish as a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.
Servings 4
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. Large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 4 tbsp. Butter
  • 6 Garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 cup Parmigiano Reggiano grated
  • 1/2 tsp. Red pepper flakes
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup Fresh basil leaves chopped
  • 1 lb. Linguine your choice of pasta

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
  • In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  • Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink.
  • Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
  • Add grated Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir until cheese is melted.
  • Add the cooked pasta and reserved pasta water to the sauce, and toss to combine.
  • Add the cooked shrimp back to the skillet and stir.
  • Serve hot and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Author: Jeremy Sciarappa
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Creamy Garlic Tuscan Shrimp, tiktok recipes, tuscan shrimp