Ingredients
1 to 2 pounds peeled, deveined shrimp (21–30 count preferred)
1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
Salt and pepper to taste
12 ounces linguine or spaghetti
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
3 to 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 ½ cups milk or heavy cream
2 teaspoons cornstarch (if using milk)
¼ teaspoon salt
Pinch of black pepper
1 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
½ cup dry white wine (optional)
Lemon zest or lemon juice (optional)
Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Baby spinach or sun-dried tomatoes (optional)
Instructions
1. Pat shrimp dry and season with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
2. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil; cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1 to 2 cups pasta water, then drain.
3. In a skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Cook shrimp in batches for 30-45 seconds per side until pink; remove and set aside.
4. Using the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant, about 30-45 seconds.
5. For sauce, if using milk, whisk with cornstarch and add to skillet. If using cream, add directly. Include wine if using, and reduce slightly.
6. Season with salt, pepper, and Parmesan, stirring until cheese melts. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water.
7. Toss pasta in skillet with sauce. Reintroduce shrimp, combining thoroughly.
8. Garnish with parsley, extra Parmesan, and lemon zest if desired. Serve immediately.
Last Step:
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🧄 Smoked paprika adds depth, but regular paprika works if needed.
⚖️ Cook shrimp in batches for even searing; avoid overcrowding.
💧 Use pasta water to adjust sauce texture, enhancing creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American-Italian
- Diet: Pescatarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 371
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 659 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 107 mg