Quick Shrimp Pasta Recipe

Romantic dinner for two, ready in just 15 minutes! This Quick Shrimp Pasta recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor without the wait. Perfect for a weeknight date night or a simple yet impressive meal. Impress your date with this quick and easy recipe! Serve with a tossed salad and crusty bread for a complete and satisfying experience. Get the shrimp pre-deveined to save even more time!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 984.7 kcal
Protein 77g
Rating 4.0 (6 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Quick Shrimp Pasta

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How to Make Quick Shrimp Pasta

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
  4. Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and cooked through.
  5. Pour in white wine and cook for 1 minute, allowing it to reduce slightly.
  6. Add cooked pasta to the skillet along with the reserved pasta water. Toss to combine.
  7. Stir in chopped parsley, salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese.
  8. Serve immediately with a tossed salad and crusty bread.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

63g

Carbs

28g