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Creamy Garlic Shrimp With Angel Hair Pasta

This creamy garlic shrimp pasta is a fast and flavorful meal perfect for weeknights. Tender shrimp, a rich garlic Parmesan sauce, and delicate angel hair pasta come together to create a restaurant-worthy dish in under 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon mild olive oil
  • 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 1 (500 ml) jar garlic and parmesan sauce (Bertolli recommended)
  • 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 8 ounces angel hair pasta
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Parmesan cheese for garnish

Equipment

  • 12-inch skillet
  • Large pot
  • Strainer

Method
 

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of mild olive oil in a large 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 pound of peeled and deveined shrimp along with 1/2 teaspoon of dried dill weed, cooking for about 3 minutes until the shrimp turn from translucent gray to a vibrant coral pink.
  2. Pour in the entire 500 ml jar of garlic and parmesan sauce, then add 1 cup of thawed frozen green peas and 1/4 cup of chicken broth. Continue cooking and stirring for an additional 2 minutes until the sauce is heated through and the flavors meld together.
  3. Simultaneously, cook 8 ounces of angel hair pasta in a pot of boiling water for 2-3 minutes until al dente. Drain the pasta once done.
  4. Season the shrimp and sauce with salt and pepper to taste. To serve, twirl the angel hair pasta onto plates, spoon the shrimp mixture over the top, and finish with a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

This creamy garlic shrimp pasta comes together in a flash, making it an ideal recipe for busy weeknights. Fresh shrimp and a quality jarred sauce are key to the dish’s success, and you can easily swap ingredients such as using spinach instead of peas or substituting chicken for shrimp. Make sure to have all components prepped because angel hair pasta cooks very quickly. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.