Creamy Shrimp 🦐 Pasta 🍝
Ingredients:
5 oz fettuccine pasta (about 2½ cups cooked)
½ Ib raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
Season shrimp with:
1 tsp paprika, ½ tosp garlic powder,
½ tbsp onion powder, salt & black pepper to taste 3 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp butter
1 medium yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
½ tbsp paprika
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
½ tbsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
Salt & black pepper, to taste
¾ cup heavy whipping cream (more if needed)
½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
¾ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated (plus more for topping)
½ cup reserved pasta water
Directions:
- Cook the pasta: Boil fettuccine until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high. Add seasoned shrimp and cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt butter. Add onion and cook until translucent. Stir in garlic, paprika, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir. Add mozzarella and Parmesan, mixing until melted and creamy. Stir in reserved pasta water and let the sauce thicken for 2-3 minutes.
- lastly, add pasta and shrimp to the sauce. Toss well and cook for 1 minute to absorb flavors.
- Plate with extra Parmesan on top and garlic bread on the side.
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