🧾 Ingredients (2–3 servings)
- 8 oz pasta (linguine or penne)
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled & deveined
- Salt & black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Chopped parsley (optional)
🔥 Detailed Cooking Instructions
- Boil pasta in well-salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp in a single layer. Cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink. Remove immediately.
- Lower heat to medium, add butter and garlic. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in cream, add red pepper flakes if using. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in parmesan until sauce thickens.
- Add pasta and a splash of pasta water if needed. Toss.
- Return shrimp to pan, toss gently 30 seconds.
- Garnish lightly. Do not drown it in herbs.
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