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Creamy Herb Shrimp Pasta

Creamy herb shrimp pasta is a flavorful skillet dinner made with tender shrimp tossed in a smooth, herb-infused cream sauce and served over pasta. Elegant yet easy, it’s a satisfying meal that comes together quickly and feels special without being complicated.
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Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz Penne or Linguine
  • 1 lb Shrimp patted fully dry
  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • 2 tsp Garlic minced
  • 3/4 cup Cream (milk works — simmer longer first)
  • 1/4 cup pasta water
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/2 tsp Oregano dried
  • 1/4 tsp Thyme dried
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Basil or parsley chopped, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Brown shrimp in butter first 3–4 min until light gold crust forms.
  2. Add garlic + herbs into butter stage 45 sec.
  3. Add dairy + pasta water, simmer to coating-thick before Parmesan.
  4. Add Parmesan slowly until glossy, and fold pasta and sprinkle with black pepper.
  5. Garnish and serve.