Creamy Shrimp Pasta

by Judy Franklin-23 May 2026Medium

Prep Time10 min

Cook Time20 min

Total Time30 min

Servings4

12K likes, 20 comments - sizzlewithgaby on April 28, 2026: “Creamy Shrimp Pasta😍 Ingredients: • 1 shallot, diced • 2 garlic cloves, minced • Handful of parsley, chopped • 1lb shrimp, peeled and deveined • 1/2 tsp garlic powder • 1/2 tsp onion powder • 1/2 tsp paprika • Salt and pepper to taste • 1 tbsp avocado oil • 1 tbsp butter • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, optional for heat • 2 cups heavy cream • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese • 10-12oz spaghetti Instructions: 1. Being a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti until al dente. Drain and reserve. 2. Season the shrimp with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper. 3. In a pan over medium heat, add avocado oil and sauté the shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side until pinked and cooked through. Remove and set aside. 4. In the same pan, add 1 tbsp butter and sauté shallots for 2-3 minutes until soft, then add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Add red pepper flakes. 5. Pour in the heavy cream, bring to a simmer then stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Return the shrimp back to the pan. 6. Add the cooked pasta and toss everything together until coated. Add fresh parsley and adjust salt and pepper again. Enjoy!”.

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Method

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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti until al dente. Drain and reserve.
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Season the shrimp with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper.
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In a pan over medium heat, add avocado oil and sauté the shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
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In the same pan, add 1 tbsp butter and sauté shallots for 2-3 minutes until soft, then add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Add red pepper flakes.
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Pour in the heavy cream, bring to a simmer then stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Return the shrimp back to the pan.
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Add the cooked pasta and toss everything together until coated. Add fresh parsley and adjust salt and pepper again. Enjoy!