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Marry Me Shrimp Pasta
Instructions
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Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
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In a pan, cook pancetta until crispy. Remove and set aside on paper towels.
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Season shrimp with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, parsley, and a drizzle of olive oil.
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In the same pan, melt butter. Add shrimp and cook on both sides until opaque. Remove and set aside.
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Add diced onion to the pan, season with salt and pepper, and cook until translucent.
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Stir in garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook until garlic is fragrant.
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Add heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
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Season the sauce with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and parsley.
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Add Parmesan, chopped parsley, spinach, shrimp, and pancetta. Stir to combine.
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Add pasta and a splash of reserved pasta water. Mix until creamy and well-coated.
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Top with more Parmesan and chopped parsley before serving.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Pancetta Crisp Mastery 🥓Render pancetta slowly in a cold pan to maximize crispiness and extract maximum flavor before adding other ingredients.
- Shrimp Precision Cooking 🍤Remove shrimp from heat when they just turn pink and curl slightly to prevent overcooking and maintain tender texture.
- Pasta Water Magic 💧Always reserve 1 cup of starchy pasta water before draining, as it's crucial for creating a silky, emulsified sauce that clings perfectly to the pasta.
- Sun-Dried Tomato Technique 🍅Finely chop sun-dried tomatoes and bloom them in olive oil to intensify their concentrated flavor before adding to the sauce.
- Cream Sauce Stability 🥛Add heavy cream off direct heat and stir continuously to prevent separation, creating a smooth and luxurious sauce consistency.
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