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Creamy Shrimp Pasta is super quick and easy for busy weeknights. A tangy cream sauce tossed with spaghetti and topped with garlic butter shrimp is a tasty meal that is sure to become a family favorite.

Creamy Shrimp Pasta

jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined

salted butter

garlic cloves, minced

rosemary

thyme

black pepper

brown sugar

spaghetti

butter

garlic cloves,

all purpose flour

milk

heavy cream

sour cream

salt

parsley

Make the garlic butter for the shrimp by...

Make the garlic butter for the shrimp by adding salted butter to a small skillet with minced garlic. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until garlic starts to brown and becomes lightly toasted.

Remove from heat, mix in rosemary, thyme and...

Remove from heat, mix in rosemary, thyme and black pepper. Cool 2 minutes, mix in brown sugar until well combined. Set aside.

Cook the shrimp. We tossed our shrimp on...

Cook the shrimp. We tossed our shrimp on the grill and cooked for 5 minutes. Shrimp can also be cooked in a skillet with 2 tablespoons of butter or olive oil over medium heat. Turn as the shrimp start to turn pink and curly. Shrimp is cooked through at 145°. 

Toss shrimp with garlic butter and keep warm.

Cook the pasta according to package directions and...

Cook the pasta according to package directions and drain well.

Meanwhile, make the sauce. Add butter and minced...

Meanwhile, make the sauce. Add butter and minced garlic to a large skillet and place over medium heat, cook until garlic becomes fragrant, about 2 minutes.

Whisk in all purpose flour and cook 2...

Whisk in all purpose flour and cook 2 minutes, whisking occasionally.

Add milk, heavy cream and sour cream. Whisk...

Add milk, heavy cream and sour cream. Whisk until smooth, cooking until sauce starts to bubble and is thickened, about 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and whisk in salt and...

Remove from heat and whisk in salt and coarse ground pepper. 

Top pasta with sauce and add shrimp over...

Top pasta with sauce and add shrimp over the top. Garnish with parsley if desired. 

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