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Creamy Tomato Shrimp Pasta

This creamy shrimp pasta is quick, comforting, and packed with flavor. Juicy shrimp are tossed with spaghetti in a garlicky tomato-cream sauce that’s rich, silky, and impossible to resist. Perfect for weeknights but fancy enough for date night!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings : 4

INGREDIENTS
 

  • 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 8 oz pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccine)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp paprika (sweet or smoked)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (plus more if needed)
  • 4 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup parmesan (freshly grated preferably)
  • 1 tbsp salt (for boiling pasta)
  • parsley

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • Season the shrimp: In a bowl, toss shrimp with salt, pepper, and paprika until evenly coated. Let it marinate for about 15 minutes while you prep the other ingredients.
  • Cook the shrimp: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and sear for 1-2 minutes per side, until pink and slightly curled. Transfer to a plate.
  • Sauté the garlic: In the same skillet, add a bit more oil if needed. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Make the sauce: Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2–3 minutes over low heat to deepen the flavor. Pour in heavy cream, whisking until smooth and combined. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Add the shrimp: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce. Turn off the heat. Stir in Parmesan until melted and silky.
  • Cook pasta: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain
  • Toss it all together: Add the pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Sprinkle in Parmesan and toss until the sauce clings to every strand, adding a splash of reserved pasta water as needed for a glossy finish.
  • Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve immediately while hot and creamy.

NUTRITION (per serving)

Serving: 1gCalories: 530kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 36gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 210mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 470mgFiber: 2.5gSugar: 4gVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 240mgIron: 2mg
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Nutrition Facts
Creamy Tomato Shrimp Pasta
Serving Size
 
1 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
530
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
27
g
42
%
Saturated Fat
 
11
g
69
%
Cholesterol
 
210
mg
70
%
Sodium
 
850
mg
37
%
Potassium
 
470
mg
13
%
Carbohydrates
 
40
g
13
%
Fiber
 
2.5
g
10
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
36
g
72
%
Vitamin C
 
7
mg
8
%
Calcium
 
240
mg
24
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword shrimp pasta, shrimp spaghetti
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