Ingredients
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- 8 ounces of your favorite pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or linguine work well)
- 1 pound of shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini are great choices)
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or white wine
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Substitution suggestions: If you’re out of shrimp, diced chicken breast or even tofu can work as a substitute. For a dairy-free version, use coconut milk instead of heavy cream and omit the Parmesan.
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Be careful not to burn the garlic!
- Add mushrooms to the skillet and cook until they are tender and browned, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth or wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Let it simmer for about 2 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add the shrimp back into the skillet along with the cooked pasta. Toss everything to combine well.
- Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper, if needed.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy this cozy bowl of goodness with family and friends!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Garlic Butter Shrimp Mushroom Pasta, recipe, cooking, food
