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SLOW COOKER GARLIC SHRIMP PASTA

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A luxurious combination of tender shrimp and pasta in a rich garlic cream sauce, all made easily in your slow cooker!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce Base:
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the Seasoning:
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Main Components:
  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 pound fettuccine or pasta of choice
  • 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
For Garnish:
  • Fresh parsley chopped
  • Extra Parmesan cheese
  • Lemon wedges
  • Fresh ground pepper

Method
 

  1. Add melted butter and minced garlic to slow cooker. Cook on LOW 15 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Stir in chicken broth, seasonings (except fresh parsley), and half the Parmesan.
  3. Cover and cook sauce on LOW 30 minutes to develop flavors.
  4. Add cream and stir well. Add shrimp and lemon juice.
  5. Cook on LOW 1-1.5 hours until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
  6. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water.
  7. Add cooked pasta to slow cooker with remaining cheese and pasta water as needed.
  8. Toss gently to combine. Let sit 5 minutes to thicken.
  9. Garnish with parsley, extra cheese, and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

  • Make Ahead: Prep shrimp and garlic day before
  • Storage: Best served fresh, keeps 2 days refrigerated
  • Reheating: Gentle heat, add splash of cream
  • Pasta Choice: Any long pasta works well
  • Shrimp Size: Large or jumbo recommended
  • Sauce: Should coat back of spoon when done

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