creamy shrimp pasta
This comes from a good friend, and her recipes have never failed me. I love pasta and shrimp, and this is best pasta I have made.
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yield
6 serving(s)
prep time
10 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For creamy shrimp pasta
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3/4 lbdry fettuccine pasta
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1 lbfresh shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails removed
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1 Tbspolive oil
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1/2onion, finely diced
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2 Tbspbutter
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1 clovegarlic
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1/3 cwhite wine
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2 cwhipping cream
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1/3 cparmesan cheese, grated, plus more for serving
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salt and pepper, as desired
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paprika, as desired
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fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
How To Make creamy shrimp pasta
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1Cook the pasta in a pot of salted water until just tender, drain, and set aside.
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2In a large bowl, add the shrimp and season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of paprika or according to your taste. Toss the shrimp to make sure they are all seasoned.
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3Heat a large non stick pan on medium heat and add the oil, when hot, add the shrimp and stir often to cook until pink on all sides, takes just a few minutes then quickly remove them from the pan to a plate.
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4Same pan, add the butter and onion and cook, stirring often until golden brown, then add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute. Now stir in the white wine and cook this to reduce to 25% of the liquid remaining in the pan.
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5When the wine is reduced, stir in the cream and bring to a low boil then reduce heat to a simmer for 2 minutes. Now sprinkle on the Parmesan and stir only until smooth and creamy, simmer for a minute or two then turn off the heat, do not let it get to a boil. Season to taste with additional salt, pepper, and paprika as desired.
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6Stir in the shrimp.
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7Then add the pasta and toss to coat.
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8Serve with a sprinkle of Parmesan and parsley.
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