Description
Indulge in a luxurious and flavorful dish with this Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta recipe. Succulent shrimp, al dente pasta, and a rich, creamy garlic sauce come together to create a delightful gourmet experience.
Ingredients
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Pasta + Shrimp:
- 1 to 2 pounds peeled, deveined shrimp (remove tails, if needed)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
- Salt and pepper
- 12 ounces linguine or spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 to 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 1/2 cups milk (not skim) or heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
- Chopped, fresh parsley, for garnish
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry and season with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, reserving pasta water.
- Cook Shrimp: Sear shrimp in butter and oil until cooked; set aside.
- Make Sauce: Saute garlic, then add milk or cream, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and Parmesan.
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce, adding shrimp and parsley.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and Parmesan, then enjoy!
Notes
- Shrimp size can vary; larger shrimp are recommended for a satisfying meal.
- Cornstarch is optional, depending on the choice of using milk or cream.
- You can adjust sauce quantities for a creamier dish.
- Use freshly shredded Parmesan for a smoother sauce texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
