XML-Structured Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-01 · Updated 2026-04-01

A rich and creamy pasta dish with succulent shrimp, garlic, and a velvety sauce that coats every strand perfectly. This italian-inspired quick meals ready in about 35 minutes pairs spaghetti pasta, peeled and deveined shrimp, minced garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 12 oz spaghetti pasta
• 1 lb, peeled and deveined shrimp
• 4 cloves, minced garlic
• 4 tbsp butter
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 small, juiced lemon
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
2. Step 2: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, then add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink.
3. Step 3: Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon, then fold in cooked pasta and parmesan. Toss to combine.