Description
Indulge in a decadent and creamy garlic shrimp pasta that’s perfect for a cozy dinner at home. This pasta dish features tender shrimp coated in a rich, Parmesan-laden sauce with hints of garlic and smoked paprika, all tossed with al dente linguine. It’s a simple yet luxurious meal that will surely satisfy your cravings.
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; reserve pasta water.
- Cook Shrimp: Sauté shrimp in butter and oil until cooked; set aside.
- Make Sauce: Sauté garlic, then add milk, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and Parmesan; stir until thickened.
- Combine: Toss pasta in sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed. Add shrimp and parsley.
- Serve: Season to taste, garnish with parsley, and serve with grated Parmesan.
Notes
- Shrimp: Use any size shrimp, preferably larger ones.
- Cornstarch: Use only with milk for a thicker sauce.
- Sauce: Adjust sauce ingredients for desired consistency.
- Parmesan Cheese: Use freshly shredded for better melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
