How many calories are in Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta?
Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta has about 826 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta is a Dinner international recipe with 826 calories per serving, nutrition details, and step-by-step preparation guidance.
Calories
826 kcal
Total Time
20 min
Servings
1
Protein
48.2 g
About This Recipe
Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta is a dinner recipe with broad, cross-cultural appeal rather than roots in a single national cuisine. Dishes like this travel easily between kitchens and regions, picking up local ingredients and techniques along the way, which is why you will find so many variations built around pasta, butter, and oil.
Like most enduring dinner recipes, this one is less about a rigid formula and more about balance. The version on this page is written for 1 serving and lands at roughly 826 calories each, so you can see exactly how it fits your day before you start cooking.
Plan for about 20 minutes from start to finish. The steps below keep the method approachable for a home cook while staying close to the flavors that make Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta worth coming back to.
Ingredients
Instructions
Place the pasta in a pot of boiling water and cook following the instructions on the package.
Meanwhile, wash the shrimp and remove the black line at the tail. Chop the garlic and set aside.
Place a pan over medium heat and add the butter and oil.
Brown the garlic and add the shrimp. Cook for three minutes.
Add the cream (or evaporated milk), lemon juice, salt and pepper, and mix. Turn off.
Mix the sauce with the pasta and serve. Garnish with oregano.
Nutrition Snapshot
Forkd Score · Limited
This recipe scores well for protein density relative to its per-serving calories.
Calories
826
Protein
48.2g
Carbs
42.1g
Fat
20.1g
Fiber
4g
Micronutrients
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Vegetarian
No
Vegan
No
Gluten Free
No
Dairy Free
No
Allergens
Meal Prep and Storage
Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta has about 826 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta takes about 20 minutes from start to finish. That is roughly about 20 minutes of prep. Actual times vary with your equipment and how much you prep in advance.
Most ingredients in Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta can be swapped for what you have on hand. Keep substitutions in the same role, trade one vegetable for another, one starch for another, or a protein for a similar protein, so cooking times and texture stay close. For dietary needs you can swap Pasta for a gluten-free equivalent and use a plant-based version of Butter. Larger swaps will shift the calories and macros shown on this page.
Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used. Let it cool before sealing, and keep it refrigerated rather than at room temperature.
Yes, Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta generally freezes well. Cool it completely, portion it into airtight freezer-safe containers, and freeze for up to 2 to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Reheat Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta gently until it is piping hot throughout. The microwave is quickest for single portions, while the stovetop or oven keeps the texture closer to fresh. Add a splash of water or oil if it looks dry.
Yes. Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta is written for 1 serving, and you can multiply or divide every ingredient by the same factor to scale it. Keep the ratios identical and check for doneness rather than watching the clock, since cooking times change only slightly. The calories and macros above are per serving, so they stay the same when you scale evenly.
A large skillet, saucepan, or sheet pan works well for Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta. Pick one big enough to hold the ingredients in a single layer so everything cooks evenly instead of steaming.
Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta is ready when the shrimp is fully cooked through, no pink in the center for meat, opaque and flaky for fish, and set for eggs. Checking the thickest part with a thermometer or a clean cut is the most reliable test.
No. Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta is not vegetarian as written because it includes Shrimp.
Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta is not reliably gluten-free as written because it includes Pasta. You can often adapt it with gluten-free swaps if needed.
Yes. This recipe includes Milk, Tree Nut, and Gluten. Always review ingredient labels if you are cooking for an allergy-sensitive household.
Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta already lands in a fairly high-protein range at about 48.2 grams per serving. To push it further, add a lean protein side or slightly increase the main protein portion.
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