15-Minute Creamy Tomato Garlic Butter Shrimp
Experience the delight of a restaurant-quality meal right at home with this 15-Minute Creamy Tomato Garlic Butter Shrimp. This quick and easy dish features succulent jumbo shrimp coated in a rich, creamy tomato-garlic sauce, all served over linguini or your favorite pasta. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this meal is not only flavorful but also incredibly simple to prepare. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal cooking time, you can impress your family and guests without the fuss. Ready in under 20 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for anyone seeking a delicious yet effortless dinner option.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 ounces linguini (or any pasta)
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 2 tablespoons butter (or olive oil)
- 6 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 pound raw jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 2/3 cup milk (or cream)
- Fresh parsley and grated parmesan for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve some pasta water, then drain.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter or heat olive oil. Sauté diced onions until translucent, then add minced garlic.
- Add shrimp to the skillet along with dried basil and seasonings; cook until shrimp turns pink.
- Stir in marinara sauce and simmer briefly before adding milk or cream.
- Toss cooked pasta into the skillet with the sauce mixture, adjusting consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve hot garnished with parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 180mg