Spaghetti Shrimp Cream Sauce (Printable Version)
Creamy shrimp and spaghetti dish with smooth cheese sauce, ready in under 30 minutes.
# Everything You’ll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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400 g spaghetti
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300 g shrimp, peeled and deveined
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200 g cream cheese, plain or with herbs
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2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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1 small onion, finely diced
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150 ml vegetable stock
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100 ml cream (optional)
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2 tbsp olive oil
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Juice of ½ lemon
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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Fresh dill, parsley or basil, for garnish
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Chili flakes (optional)
# Steps to Cook:
01 -
Boil the spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Reserve 100 ml of the pasta water before draining.
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Heat olive oil in a large frying pan. Sauté the onion until translucent, then add the garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
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Add shrimp to the pan and cook for 2–3 minutes until pink and fully cooked. Drizzle with lemon juice and remove from the pan.
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In the same pan, stir in cream cheese, vegetable stock, and cream if using. Mix until smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and optional chili flakes.
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Return drained spaghetti and cooked shrimp to the pan. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water to reach desired sauce consistency.
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Heat gently until evenly warmed. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Avoid overcooking the shrimp to maintain tenderness.
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Stir in grated Parmesan for additional creaminess.
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Deglaze with white wine after sautéing onion for extra depth.
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Substitute cream with milk or use light cream cheese for a lighter option.