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Marry Me Shrimp Pasta
Instructions
1
Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
2
In a pan, cook pancetta until crispy. Remove and set aside on paper towels.
3
Season shrimp with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, parsley, and a drizzle of olive oil.
4
In the same pan, melt butter. Add shrimp and cook on both sides until opaque. Remove and set aside.
5
Add diced onion to the pan, season with salt and pepper, and cook until translucent.
6
Stir in garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook until garlic is fragrant.
7
Add heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
8
Season the sauce with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and parsley.
9
Add Parmesan, chopped parsley, spinach, shrimp, and pancetta. Stir to combine.
10
Add pasta and a splash of reserved pasta water. Mix until creamy and well-coated.
11
Top with more Parmesan and chopped parsley before serving.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Dry Your Shrimp Properly 🦐Pat shrimp completely dry with paper towels before cooking to ensure a golden sear and prevent them from steaming, which keeps them tender and prevents rubbery texture.
- Render Pancetta Low and Slow 🥓Cook pancetta over medium-low heat first to render out the fat slowly, creating crispy bits that infuse the entire sauce with rich, smoky flavor rather than just sitting on top.
- Reserve Pasta Water Before Draining 💧Save at least 1 cup of starchy pasta water before draining—this liquid is essential for emulsifying the cream sauce and helping it cling to the pasta for a silky, cohesive dish.
- Bloom Your Spices in Fat 🌶️Toast the garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika in the rendered pancetta fat for 30 seconds before adding aromatics to unlock deeper, more complex flavors instead of raw, dusty notes.
- Add Spinach at the Very End 🥬Stir in fresh spinach just before serving so it wilts gently from residual heat while maintaining its vibrant color and delicate texture, rather than turning dark and bitter from overcooking.
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