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Creamy Parmesan Shrimp Pasta: Easy Indulgence for Dinner at Home

Creamy Parmesan Shrimp Pasta
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A delicious and creamy shrimp pasta dish that brings restaurant-quality flavors to your home kitchen.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add shrimp, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes; cook until shrimp are pink.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
  6. Add the Parmesan cheese and whisk until melted and combined.
  7. Toss the cooked fettuccine in the sauce until evenly coated.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • You can replace shrimp with chicken for a different protein option.
  • For extra flavor, add lemon zest to the sauce.

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