Creamy Shrimp Scampi Pasta

The perfect recipe for those busy weeknights is this creamy dreamy shrimp scampi pasta. It’s quick, easy, and oh-so-delicious! I promise the whole family will love it! The creamy sauce combined with tender shrimp creates a delightful meal that everyone will enjoy. It’s sure to become a new favorite.

—Shrimp marinade Ingredients—

2 pounds raw deveined shrimp

1 teaspoon garlic powder

I teaspoon Italian seasoning

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon lemon pepper

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)

2 tablespoons of olive oil

2 more tablespoons olive oil to cook the shrimp

—Sauce and rest of the Ingredients—

1 pound of linguine (boil according to package directions)

6 tablespoons unsalted butter

7 cloves of garlic

1 large shallots

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon lemon pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Zest of 1 lemon

Juice of 1 lemon

1 and 1/2 cups heavy cream

1 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese

1 cup of reserved pasta water

1/2 cup fresh chopped parsley

—Garish—

Fresh chopped parsley

Grated Parmesan cheese

1. Put the cleaned, deveined and pat dried shrimp in a bowl. Season with 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp lemon pepper, 1 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper or to taste. Drizzle in 2 tablespoons olive oil and let marinate for 15 minutes or cook right away if short on time.

2. Put a pan on medium-high heat. Add in 2 tablespoons olive oil, then the shrimp in batches and cook shrimp for 2 minutes per side or until the shrimp are pink then transfer to a plate.

3. While the shrimp are cooking- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook to al dente according to the package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water, then drain.

4. To the same pan that the shrimp was cooked in add 6 tablespoons butter, shallot and garlic, cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

5. Add in the seasonings 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp lemon pepper, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning, 1/4 tsp black pepper and a 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper or to taste. The zest and juice of one lemon. Stir, then add in the heavy cream. Stir again and let simmer until the sauce slightly thickens (for 2 minutes).

6. Add in the cooked pasta, give it a quick toss. Grate in 1 cup of Parmesan cheese and toss again, then add in the 1 cup reserved pasta water and toss.

7. Return the cooked shrimp and all the juices back into the pan, add in the fresh parsley and toss everything together really well and serve immediately. Don’t forget to garnish with some more fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese and enjoy!

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