Creamy Shrimp Pasta
8 November 2024
Creamy Shrimp Pasta
Creamy Shrimp Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes and Garlic is a comforting, flavor-packed dish featuring tender shrimp in a luscious homemade sauce. The creamy pasta sauce combines rich whipping cream with garlic for a smooth, savory finish that perfectly coats every bite of pasta. This is one of the best ways to cook and enjoy shrimp—tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes, garlic, and pasta in a velvety sauce that feels indulgent without being overly heavy. Think of it as the ultimate creamy garlic prawn pasta for those nights when only a cozy bowl of creamy pasta will satisfy. It’s a pasta lover’s dream come true—simple, elegant, and full of flavor!
So, if all that sounds good to you, read on!
3 Reasons You’ll Love This Creamy Shrimp Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes and Garlic
1. Decadently Creamy – The garlic-infused cream sauce is rich and velvety, coating every bite of pasta and shrimp with indulgent flavor.
2. Quick and Easy – This dish comes together fast, making it ideal for busy weeknights or for impressing guests without the stress.
3. Bursting with Flavor – Juicy cherry tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and whipping cream create a beautifully balanced sauce—rich, savory, and slightly tangy.
My favorite part? The vibrant contrast between golden seared shrimp and sweet cherry tomatoes swimming in that luscious homemade sauce. Every forkful is pure comfort and satisfaction.
This Creamy Shrimp Pasta is your go-to when you’re craving something cozy, creamy, and completely customizable. Add your favorite herbs or spice it up—it’s indulgence made easy.
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No matter your pasta craving, there’s something here to inspire your next meal. Happy cooking!
Ingredients in Creamy Shrimp Pasta
Here’s what you need to make Creamy Shrimp Pasta:
- Pasta: Use your favorite type of pasta, such as fettuccine, spaghetti, or penne. For a richer taste, try Alfredo pasta or fresh egg noodles.
- Shrimps: Fresh, medium to large-sized shrimp, peeled and deveined for the best flavor and texture. If using frozen shrimp, make sure to thaw them thoroughly before cooking.
- Cherry Tomatoes: Sweet, juicy cherry tomatoes, halved for a burst of color and flavor. You can substitute with grape tomatoes if preferred.
- Garlic: Fresh garlic, finely minced or thinly sliced. For extra depth of flavor, try roasting the garlic before adding it to the sauce.
- Whipping Cream: A rich, heavy whipping cream that creates a creamy, silky texture for the sauce. If you're looking for a lighter version, half-and-half or whole milk can work as substitutes.
- Salt: Sea salt or kosher salt to season the pasta, shrimp, and sauce. Adjust to taste.
- Your Favorite Spices: A pinch of red pepper flakes for heat, Italian seasoning for an aromatic touch, or freshly cracked black pepper for a simple but bold flavor.
How to make Creamy Shrimp Pasta
This Creamy Shrimp Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes and Garlic is the ultimate comfort food. Succulent shrimp are nestled in a rich, garlic-infused cream sauce and tossed with pasta and sweet cherry tomatoes. It’s indulgent yet surprisingly light, perfect for a cozy dinner at home or an elegant meal to impress guests. Simple, creamy, and irresistibly delicious!
1. Prep the Ingredients
Begin by preparing your vegetables. Slice the garlic into thin pieces and halve the cherry tomatoes to release their juices.
2. Cook the Shrimp & Pasta
In a large pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and opaque, then set aside. In a separate pot, boil salted water and cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
In the same pan, sauté sliced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add halved cherry tomatoes, cook for 2 minutes, then season with salt, pepper, and your favorite spices. Pour in whipping cream and simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat. If needed, add a splash of reserved pasta water to adjust the sauce’s consistency. Stir in the cooked shrimp and cook for another 2 minutes until everything is heated through. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Ready to Serve
This Creamy Shrimp Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes and Garlic is the perfect blend of comfort and elegance. Whether you’re planning a cozy weeknight dinner or hosting a special gathering, this dish delivers every time. The rich, garlic-infused cream sauce enhances the natural sweetness of the shrimp, creating a truly satisfying meal that pasta lovers will adore.
I’d love to know what you think if you give this a try! 🙂 – Angie
Watch how to make it
Follow along with this detailed, step-by-step video guide to discover just how simple and enjoyable it is to prepare this Creamy Shrimp Pasta!
The best part? It’s quick and easy, so you can impress your family or guests with a delicious homemade dish in no time! Grab your ingredients, hit play, and let’s get started!
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Creamy Shrimp Pasta
Ingredients
- 250 g pasta spaghetti, linguine, or your favorite kind
- 300 g shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 3 – 4 garlic cloves thinly sliced
- 1 cup whipping cream
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp dried onion flakes or powder
- ½ tsp black pepper or to taste
- 1 tbsp butter for cooking shrimp
- Reserved pasta water as needed
Instructions
Prepare the Ingredients
- Slice garlic into thin pieces.
- Halve cherry tomatoes to release their juices.
- Pat shrimp dry and season lightly with salt if desired.
Cook the Shrimp and Pasta
- In a large pan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and opaque. Remove and set aside.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in a pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain, reserving about ½ cup of pasta water.
Make the Creamy Sauce
- In the same pan, sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
- Season with salt, pepper, and dried onion.
- Pour in whipping cream and simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Combine and Serve
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat.
- If needed, add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.
- Return shrimp to the pan and cook for 1–2 more minutes until heated through.
- Serve immediately and enjoy creamy, garlicky shrimp pasta perfection!
Notes
Estimated Calories (per serving): ~550–600 kcal
Breakdown (per serving):
- Pasta (125g cooked): ~200 kcal
- Shrimp (150g): ~120 kcal
- Whipping cream (½ cup): ~200 kcal
- Butter (½ tbsp): ~50 kcal
- Cherry tomatoes (½ cup): ~15 kcal
- Garlic (2 cloves): ~10 kcal
- Spices & salt: ~5 kcal
- Optional pasta water: 0 kcal
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