Easy Creamy Herb Shrimp Pasta Recipe

Move over meat lovers, because this Easy Creamy Herb Shrimp Pasta Recipe is tasty, healthy and easy to get on the table for dinner.

Easy Creamy Herb Shrimp Pasta Recipe Video

How do you Properly Cook Pasta?

Pasta needs room to cook in boiling hot water. Water level should be determined by the amount of pasta you are cooking. Your pasta noodles should be covered with the water the entire time of boil.

Add salt to your water when it comes to a boil and before you add your noodles. A good quality salt will enhance the flavor of the easy creamy herb shrimp pasta recipe. Only add a pinch of salt to a small pot of water or two pinches for a large pot of pasta water.

As your pasta is cooking remember to gently move noodles around to prevent sticking to pot or together.

Cooking times will vary depending on your type of pasta, check with the package to determine cook time.

Your pasta noodles should be tender and not soggy. If cooking your pasta in an oven after boiling you want to be a bit firmer.

Always save a bit of water after you drain pasta noodles and add to sauce. Adding pasta water to sauce will not only lighten the sauce but, enhance the flavoring.

When you drain your pasta noodle you do not need to rinse with water unless you are using in a cold salad.

How to Store Pasta Long Term?

Pasta comes in many shapes and sizes, and I love trying all it in varies recipes. Most pasta bought is dry but, I have bought some fresh.

I cook with dry pasta a lot because it is affordable and easy to store.

Store pasta after buying from the grocer in a cool, dry place for up to a year.

Refrigerate Easy Cream Herb Shrimp Pasta Recipe for up to three days or freeze up to six months.

Ingredients in Easy Creamy Herb Shrimp Pasta Recipe

Linguine Noodles is very popular and versatile. Use a light, delicate sauce when using linguine noodles.

Mushrooms are no surprise to anyone that loves them and their medicinal properties. I use a crimini mushroom for this herb shrimp recipe but, you can use any mushroom you want. Crimini Mushrooms are brown and a variety of the button mushroom. Rich in vitamin D, zinc and fiber crimini mushrooms are perfect to add to any pasta dish to boost immune system, improve digestion system and help fight disease such as cancer.

Artichokes I often buy in a jar or can but, when I get my hands on fresh it is a treat. This bud from a large thistle plant that is deep in the color green. This green vegetable makes artichokes rich in magnesium and fiber with improve digestion and balance your hormones and emotions.

Cherry Tomatoes which is actually a fruit and not a vegetable, providing a sweet taste. Tomatoes are rich in lycopene and beta-carotene which can help with high blood pressure and promote heart health.

Raw Wild Shrimp can vary in color from gray to pink; it just depends on the type of water the shrimp comes from. Shrimp should be firm and sweet smelling. There are multiple sizes of shrimp sold at the market these days. The key to buying raw and wild shrimp because of it conditions before it is consumed. Wild Caught Shrimp is raised in the wild verse farm are raised in holding tanks, ponds or lakes with limitations on what they eat and living conditions. Good quality wild caught shrimp is filled with vitamin D, protein, and iron.

Herbs use in this Easy Creamy Herb Shrimp Pasta Recipe

Garlic, I cannot say enough about it, I adore it in everything! This herb grows from a bulb and creates amazing flavor. A bulb grows underground. Garlic is no stranger in my home, I pretty much put it into everything including my fermented dill pickles.

Parsley has tons of Vitamin C and I try to sneak it in everywhere. This herb grows biennial which means ever two years. Very bright green in color and loves full sun parsley is something I love growing and having on hand.

Dill is a great salt substitute because of its vibrant flavor. This light, feathery herb is wonderful in a variety of meals such as pickles and flavoring fish. I love adding dill to my easy creamy herb shrimp recipe because it provides much flavor and crispness. This wonderful herb, Dill provides oral care with a great smelling breath and rich in Vitamin A and C to support the immune system.

How to Make this Easy Creamy Herb Shrimp Pasta Recipe

Back to school, is high demand time for quick easy weeknight favorites that are tasty and of course affordable!
I love this delicious, whole and healthy dinner recipe and super simple to make.  

Ingredients

• 8 ounces of Linguine Pasta (note, I am using a brown rice linguine but, you can choose what you like)
• 1 cup of grass-fed butter
• 1 1/2 pounds of peeled, medium size fresh wild caught shrimp
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups of half and half
• 1/2 cup of fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoons of onion powder
• 2 teaspoon chopped fresh dill weed
• 1/2 cup of mushrooms; sliced
• Half Cup of artichokes; sliced
• 1/2 cup of cherry tomatoes; sliced
• Olive Oil

1. Cook linguine pasta according to directions on the package with a pinch of salt.  Drain, drizzle with a big of olive oil, keep warm and set aside.
2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, add wild caught shrimp and garlic.  Cook shrimp until pink and remove the shrimp from skillet when done.
3. Next, add your sliced mushrooms, artichoke hearts and cook until slightly softened. Remove both the mushrooms and artichokes for skillet.
4. In butter/garlic mixture add half and half, stir gently and bring to a boil about fifteen minutes.  Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
5. Add shrimp, mushrooms, artichokes and cherry tomatoes to half and half, butter mixture. Cook for five minutes.
6. Finally top with fresh dill and parsley until well blend! Serve a large spoonful of a bowl of linguine noodles with a good salad and glass of wine.

Serving size 6

Store Tips for Easy Creamy Herb Shrimp Pasta

• Never over cook your pasta noodles.
• Shrimp is determined cooked when it is pink.
• Use a bit of pasta water in your creamy sauces to enrich flavor and thin out sauce if too thick.
• Add soft vegetables and fruit last to a creamy sauce so it does not get mushy.
• Fresh Herbs are always better and have the biggest health benefits but, dry is ok for a replacement.

Wine Pairing with this Easy Creamy Herb Shrimp Pasta Recipe

Pair a glass of chilled Chardonnay with this easy creamy herb shrimp pasta recipe. Chardonnay is a white wine that is buttery and can have a fruit taste.