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Garlic Cream Pasta with Shrimp
Instructions
1
Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
2
Season shrimp with paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried parsley.
3
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp butter with a dash of olive oil.
4
Add seasoned shrimp and cook for a few minutes on each side until fully cooked. Remove shrimp and set aside.
5
In the same skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter and add minced garlic. Cook until fragrant.
6
Pour in heavy cream and stir. Bring to a gentle simmer.
7
Season with the same spices used on the shrimp.
8
Add cooked pasta and a splash of reserved pasta water. Stir and let cook together for a few minutes.
9
Add cooked shrimp back to the pan along with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
10
Mix everything together until creamy and well combined. Top with more Parmesan and parsley before serving.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Don't Overcook the Shrimp 🦐Remove shrimp from heat the moment they turn pink and opaque (about 2-3 minutes per side), as they continue cooking residually and become rubbery if overdone.
- Toast Your Garlic Carefully 🧄Cook minced garlic for just 30-45 seconds until fragrant but not browned, as burnt garlic becomes bitter and ruins the delicate cream sauce.
- Reserve Pasta Water Before Draining 💧Save at least ½ cup of starchy pasta water before draining, then add it gradually to your cream sauce to achieve the perfect consistency and help it coat the pasta beautifully.
- Temper the Cream Properly 🥛Add heavy cream off-heat or reduce heat to low before pouring it in to prevent the sauce from breaking or curdling due to temperature shock.
- Layer Your Parmesan Addition 🧀Add grated Parmesan in two stages—half while the sauce is still warm to emulsify smoothly, and the remainder at plating to maintain fresh, sharp cheese flavor.
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Diet at a Glance
Low Sugar
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