Creamy Garlic Shrimp (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Shrimp Prep
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1 tsp lemon juice
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Salt and pepper for seasoning
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1 lb (450g) large shrimp, deveined and peeled
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1/2 tsp smoked paprika
→ To Garnish
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Extra Parmesan for sprinkling
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2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped up
→ For the Sauce
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Salt and pepper for flavor
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4 minced garlic cloves
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2 tbsp unsalted butter
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1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
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1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
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1/2 cup (50g) shredded Parmesan cheese
→ Cooking the Pasta
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12 oz (340g) pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or linguine)
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1/2 tsp salt for boiling the water
# Instructions:
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Mix together paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Toss the shrimp in the spices until well-coated. Heat up olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Cook the shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until they're pink and no longer translucent. Take them out of the pan and set them aside.
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Salt a big pot of water and heat it to a boil. Cook the pasta from the package's instructions for 'al dente.' Keep aside 1/2 cup of the cooking water before draining and setting the pasta aside.
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Drop the butter into the same pan and let it melt over medium heat. Throw in the garlic and let it cook for a minute or two until it smells amazing. Pour in the cream and let it simmer gently. Stir in the Parmesan until it’s melted and the sauce begins to thicken a bit. If you're using chili flakes, toss them in. Finish with a splash of lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper.
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Combine the pasta with the sauce in the pan and toss until it’s coated nicely. If it looks too dry, pour in some of that reserved pasta water. Add the shrimp back into the mix and stir carefully.
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Serve up the pasta onto plates or bowls. Scatter some parsley and extra Parmesan over the top and enjoy right away!
# Notes:
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Switch heavy cream with half-and-half for something lighter.
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You can add mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, or spinach to the sauce to boost the veggies.
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To make it gluten-free, opt for gluten-free pasta.