Super Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta a delicious quick pasta dish smothered in a creamy classic Red Sauce and ready in less than 30 minutes! Perfect for those busy weeknight dinners or a delicious weekend meal.
Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
Ingredients
For the Shrimp/Prawns
- 220g | 1/2 lb 10-11 pcs Shrimp/Prawns
- 1 Teaspoon Olive Oil (Extra Virgin)
- 1/4 Teaspoon Salt & Black Pepper
- 1/2 Teaspoon Paprika
- 1/4 Teaspoon Italian seasoning (or Cajun)
To Cook Spaghetti till Al Dente (9-10 mins or as per packet instructions)
- 1.5 litres (6 Cups) Water, bring to a roaring boil
- 1 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- 150g Dried Spaghetti
For Pasta Sauce π
- 1 Teaspoon Olive Oil, 1 Tablespoon Butter
- 1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic (4 Large Garlic cloves)
- 1/2 Cup | 1 medium Tomato, chopped
- 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
- Red chili flakes, optional
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt & Sugar
- 1/2 Teaspoon Paprika
- 1/4 Teaspoon Italian Herbs
- 1/4 Cup Cooking Cream
- 1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese, shredded
- 1/4 Cup Pasta Water
- Pinch of Black Pepper
- The Cooked Spaghetti
- The Cooked Shrimp
- 3-4 Tbsp Fresh Parsley/Coriander, chopped
Instructions
- Season the Shrimp with Olive oil, Salt, Pepper, Paprika and Italian seasoning. Rest for 10-15 Mins.
- Coat a pan with Olive Oil and Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side on medium heat. Set aside.
- In the same pan, add some Butter and minced Garlic. Saute few seconds. Add chopped Tomatoes and Tomato Paste.
- Season with Salt, Sugar, Paprika, Italian Herbs. Add Red chili flakes if you like some heat.
- Add the Cream and Parmesan Cheese. Add the Pasta Water. Sprinkle freshly grounded black pepper.
- Add the cooked Spaghetti and the fried Shrimp. Garnish with chopped Parsley. Bon Appetit!π