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Creamy Prawn Pasta

BY :Bebs | Published: 06/03/ 2022 | Updated:06/21/ 2022 | Leave a Comment

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Enjoy this delicious and creamy Prawn Pasta in less than 20 minutes! Perfect for busy weeknights when you need a quick and easy dish to satisfy your appetite. This recipe is simple but delivers big flavors. Fancy enough to impress on a date night or intimate family celebrations.

Freshly cooked creamy prawn pasta with plump prawns and meaty mushrooms.

Pasta can be a go-to dish when you need something quick that fills the tummy and your tastebuds happy! Some of my quick and easy pasta recipes like Pasta Puttanesca with Spicy Tuna, Creamy Carbonara, and Pesto Pasta with Tuna have saved the day more times than I can remember!

  • Quick and Easy Creamy Prawn Pasta
  • Ingredient Notes
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  • How to Serve and Store
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Quick and Easy Creamy Prawn Pasta

Creamy Prawn Pasta on  serving plates with fresh parsley and parmesan cheese

This recipe might be a little fancier than my usual, but it is not difficult to make at all! The most you have to do is peel and devein the shrimp if you get them fresh. But you can get this done with lesser effort if you buy them shelled and deveined, as I did. And in just a few minutes, you'll have a creamy, garlicky pasta dish with plump prawns and meaty mushrooms on your plate!

Ingredient Notes

Ingredients for Creamy Pesto Pasta.
  • Pasta- Spaghetti, fettuccine, or linguine are best used for this recipe. But you may use any pasta you prefer or have.
  • Olive oil for added flavor, but you can also use avocado oil, sunflower oil or vegetable oil.
  • Unsalted butter- this will give the sauce a richer flavor and smoother consistency. If you only have salted butter, you can still use it but omit the salt in this recipe.
  • Raw frozen prawns- should be thawed, shelled, and deveined. Use small to medium-sized ones if possible. They are easier to cook and eat with the pasta.  
  • Garlic- This pasta recipe is not the same without the savory punch that sautéed garlic brings. Feel free to use as much as you like.
  • Shiitake mushroom- you can use other mushrooms like cremini, oyster, champignon, or button mushrooms.
  • Heavy cream - is the base of the creamy sauce! You can also use all-purpose cream, if unavailable.
  • Reserved pasta water- this starchy liquid will flavor and help thicken the sauce.
  • Parmesan cheese- adds a deep savory flavor to the dish and of course, everything is better with cheese!
  • Parsley- for garnishing and added flavor

Cooking Tips

Steps on how to cook Creamy Pesto Pasta.
  • Follow package instructions for al dente cooking when boiling the pasta. If your noodles are too sticky after cooking, sprinkle them with a bit of oil and toss.
  • Do not overcook the shrimp, or they will turn tough and rubbery. Cook until they turn a light shade of pink and immediately remove from heat.
  • Use room temperature cream, and do not let the sauce mixture come to a boil else it might curdle and you won't have the smooth and silky texture.
  • If you like it with a bit of heat, garnish with some red chili flakes before serving, or add chili powder to the sauce mix.
  • Adding veggies like spinach, tomatoes, kale, asparagus, or broccoli it does not only make it healthier but extends the serving as well.

How to Serve and Store

Creamy pasta with shrimp.

Serve Creamy Shrimp Pasta while still warm with a slice of garlic bread or bruschetta on the side.

Store leftovers in an airtight container and keep them in the refrigerator. Since the sauce has already been mixed with the pasta it is best consumed within 3 days.

Before reheating leftover creamy prawn pasta take it out from the fridge and bring it to room temperature.

  • For microwave heating, place leftovers (one serving at a time) in a microwave-oven safe dish and add a tablespoon of water or milk. Heat for about 2 minutes, stirring every 30-40 seconds.
  • For the stovetop heating, add leftover pasta to the pan over low heat and add 2 tablespoons of water or milk (per portion of pasta) and stir regularly until the sauce returns to its smooth and creamy texture.

If storing the sauce separately, keep it in a container with a lid and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

Super creamy pasta with garlic and shrimp.

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Super creamy prawn pasta with prawns, garlic, and mushrooms.
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Creamy Prawn Pasta Recipe

Enjoy this delicious and creamy Prawn Pasta in less than 20 minutes! Perfect for busy weeknights when you need a quick and easy dish to satisfy your appetite. This recipe delivers big flavors and is fancy enough to impress on a date night or intimate family celebrations.
Cook Time: 20 mins
Course :Dinner, Main Course, Side Dish
Servings =4
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Ingredients
 

  • 8 ounces spaghetti or fettuccine uncooked
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 250 grams raw frozen prawns thawed, shelled and deveined
  • 4 cloves garlic sliced thinly
  • ½ cup shiitake mushroom sliced thinly
  • 250 ml heavy cream or all-purpose cream
  • ¼ -½ cup pasta water
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • 8 cups water, 1 tablespoon salt, 8 ounces spaghetti or fettuccine
    Bring 8 cups of water into a rolling boil over high heat. Add salt. Add the spaghetti noodles and cook until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water and discard the rest. (drizzle some oil to the pasta if they are too sticky).
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoon unsalted butter, 250 grams raw frozen prawns, Salt and pepper to taste
    In a large skillet, heat oil and butter over medium heat. Add the prawns in a single layer. Sprinkle some salt and pepper over the prawns and cook turning it once until both sides are cooked, about 2 minutes each side. Remove from heat to a bowl so not to overcook.
  • 4 cloves garlic, ½ cup shiitake mushroom, ¼ -½ cup pasta water
    Add the garlic and saute just antil soft and aromatic. Stir in the shiitake mushrooms and cook for a minute. Add ¼ -½ cup pasta water and simmer for a minute or two.
  • 250 ml heavy cream, ¼ cup parmesan cheese
    Pour in the heavy cream and add the grated parmesan. Bring to a gentle simmer but do not let it boil.
  • 1 tablespoon parsley
    Turn off the heat and add the cooked pasta and prawns. Add the chopped parsley and toss until noodles are fully coated with sauce.
  • Transfer to serving plates and sprinkle with more grated parmesan and parsley as desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 25gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 191mgSodium: 2000mgPotassium: 468mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1239IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 197mgIron: 1mg
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