Get ready to transform your dinner routine with this mouthwatering creamy shrimp pasta that's about to become your new obsession! Imagine twirling your fork into a plate of perfectly cooked pasta, succulent shrimp, sweet corn, and burst-in-your-mouth cherry tomatoes, all embraced by a luxuriously rich cream sauce. This isn't just another pasta recipe – it's a culinary journey that brings restaurant-quality dining right to your kitchen in just 30 minutes!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or linguine)
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup corn, fresh or frozen
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and add a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Add pasta to boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, typically 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- While pasta cooks, pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and are just cooked through. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add corn and halved cherry tomatoes. Cook for 3-4 minutes until tomatoes start to soften and corn is heated through.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet, stirring to combine with corn and tomatoes. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until cream slightly thickens.
- Return shrimp to the skillet and add drained pasta. Toss everything together, using reserved pasta water if needed to create a smooth, creamy sauce.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving hot.
Tips
- Pat your shrimp completely dry before cooking to ensure a beautiful golden sear and prevent steaming.
- Save your pasta water! The starchy liquid is liquid gold for creating a silky, clingy sauce that helps everything come together beautifully.
- Don't overcook the shrimp – they should be just pink and slightly curved. Overcooked shrimp become tough and rubbery.
- Use fresh corn when in season for the sweetest flavor, but high-quality frozen corn works perfectly too.
- For an extra flavor boost, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes or a splash of white wine when sautéing the garlic.
- Fresh parsley is key – it adds a bright, fresh finish that cuts through the richness of the cream sauce.
- If the sauce seems too thick, use the reserved pasta water to thin it out and create the perfect consistency.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 550kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 35g
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Cholesterol: 250mg
