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Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

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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 🍝
  • 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

Method
 

  1. Season the Shrimp with Olive oil, Salt, Pepper, Paprika and Italian seasoning. Rest for 10-15 Mins.
  2. Coat a pan with Olive Oil and Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side on medium heat. Set aside.
  3. In the same pan, add some Butter and minced Garlic. Saute few seconds. Add chopped Tomatoes and Tomato Paste.
  4. Season with Salt, Sugar, Paprika, Italian Herbs. Add Red chili flakes if you like some heat.
  5. Add the Cream and Parmesan Cheese. Add the Pasta Water. Sprinkle freshly grounded black pepper.
  6. Add the cooked Spaghetti and the fried Shrimp. Garnish with chopped Parsley. Bon Appetit!🍝

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