Shrimp Bow Ties

Dive into a bowl of creamy indulgence with this Shrimp Bow Ties recipe, a quick and impressive pasta dish that's perfect for weeknight dinners or elegant entertaining. Featuring succulent shrimp seared to perfection, tender bow-tie pasta, and a velvety Parmesan cream sauce infused with garlic, Italian seasoning, and a hint of lemon, this dish delivers restaurant-quality flavor in just 30 minutes. The optional red pepper flakes add a touch of heat for those who like a little spice, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley provides a bright, herbaceous finish. Easy to prepare yet irresistibly luxurious, this shrimp pasta recipe is a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone asking for seconds.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 oz bow-tie pasta
• 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 3 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1.5 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the bow-tie pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

While the pasta is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Pour the heavy cream into the skillet, stirring to combine with the garlic. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over low heat.

Step 6

Stir in the Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, remaining salt and pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Continue to stir for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 7

Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet, along with the drained bow-tie pasta. Toss everything together until the pasta and shrimp are evenly coated in the sauce.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1455.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3462.2

Total Fat 219.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 120.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 1436.3mg	0%
Sodium 5785.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 121.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.3g	0%
Total Sugars 2.6g
Protein 220.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2857.6mg	0%
Iron 5.7mg	0%
Potassium 1648.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.1%

Protein: 26.3%

Carbs: 14.6%