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Mushroom Garlic Shrimp Pasta

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Ingredients

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For the Pasta

  • 8 ounces pasta (linguine, fettuccine, or your choice)

For the Shrimp and Sauce

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

For the Flavoring

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced (cremini or button mushrooms)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For Garnishing

  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Extra Parmesan cheese (for serving)

Instructions

Cook the Pasta

  1. Boil Water: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Cook Pasta: Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.

Prepare the Shrimp and Sauce

  1. Heat Olive Oil: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and butter.
  2. Sauté Shrimp: Once the butter is melted and bubbling, add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes, until pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Cook Mushrooms: In the same skillet, add the sliced mushrooms and sauté for 4-5 minutes, until they are tender and golden brown.
  4. Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, until fragrant.

Combine the Ingredients

  1. Add Cream: Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer, stirring to combine.
  2. Stir in Parmesan: Add the grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and the sauce is creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Combine with Pasta: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and add the drained pasta. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.

Serve

  1. Plate the Pasta: Serve the pasta hot, garnished with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan cheese if desired.

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