Description
Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta is a quick and flavorful meal featuring tender shrimp in a rich, creamy plant-based garlic sauce tossed with your favorite pasta. Ready in under 30 minutes, this comforting dish combines succulent shrimp, aromatic garlic, and a velvety sauce for a satisfying weeknight dinner that is easy to customize for your dietary preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Garlic
- 1 lb peeled, deveined shrimp
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Sauce
- 1 cup plant-based cream
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1/4 tsp natural gelling agent
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Others
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or linguine recommended, gluten-free if preferred)
- 2 tbsp plant-based parmesan, grated
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Pasta: Boil your choice of pasta in salted water until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining to help loosen the sauce if needed.
- Sauté Shrimp and Garlic: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant but not browned. Add shrimp and sauté for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Create the Creamy Sauce: In the same skillet, add plant-based cream, apple cider vinegar (natural), and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural). Stir in salt, pepper, and natural gelling agent. Let the sauce simmer gently to thicken and meld flavors.
- Combine Pasta and Shrimp: Return cooked shrimp to the sauce. Add drained pasta and toss together over low heat. Use reserved pasta water as needed to achieve the perfect creamy consistency.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle grated plant-based parmesan and fresh chopped parsley on top. Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Avoid overcooking shrimp to keep them juicy and tender.
- Use fresh garlic cloves for best aromatic flavor.
- Reserved pasta water helps loosen and bind the sauce.
- Keep sauce at a gentle simmer to prevent separation.
- Add fresh herbs last to retain their color and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Garlic shrimp pasta, creamy pasta, plant-based cream, quick shrimp dinner, gluten free pasta, weeknight dinner
