Go Back Email Link
+ servings
Cooked shrimp in spaghetti in a white skillet with bacon.

Creamy Shrimp Spaghetti Recipe (in 15 Minutes!)

Whip up this creamy shrimp spaghetti in just 15 minutes! Juicy shrimp, garlic, and parmesan blend perfectly with al dente pasta for a quick, delicious meal.
No ratings yet
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Author: Heather Painchaud
Servings: 4 servings
Print

Ingredients

  • 12 oz spaghetti
  • 6 strips of bacon chopped into pieces
  • ¾ lb. 30-35 jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined, tail off
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • cup parmesan cheese shredded
  • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter room temperature
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • Fresh parsley finely chopped
Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

  • Place shrimp in a medium bowl and toss with salt and pepper.
  • In a small bowl, combine butter, garlic, parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes.
  • In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat.
  • Remove from the pan to a piece of paper towel, leaving bacon grease in the skillet.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat slightly and add spaghetti noodles.
  • Cook the noodles according to package instructions until al dente and drain water using a colander. Let the cooked spaghetti rest in the colander.
  • Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook in a single layer for 6-8 minutes over medium until done. The cook time will depend on the size of the shrimp you are using.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add spaghetti to the shrimp and top with butter mixture.
  • Stir to combine until the butter melts completely.
  • Add cream, bacon, and parsley.
  • Toss and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 4servings | Calories: 752kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 198mg | Sodium: 1143mg | Potassium: 408mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1093IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 193mg | Iron: 2mg