Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta | Quick & Easy Shrimp Pasta Recipe | Prawns Pasta

Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

Step 1: Prepare the Shrimp [00:21]

• Take 220g of shrimp or prawns and pat them completely dry after washing.

Step 2: Season the Shrimp [00:29]

• In a bowl, mix 1 teaspoon of olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon of Italian seasoning. Mix well and let it rest for 10-15 minutes.

Step 3: Cook the Shrimp [00:49]

• Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook the shrimp for 2 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Set them aside.

Step 4: Prepare the Sauce [01:14]

• In the same pan, add another teaspoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter.
• Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
• Then, add 1/2 cup of chopped tomato and 1 tablespoon of tomato paste.

Step 5: Season the Sauce [01:52]

• Mix in 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon of Italian herbs. Stir well.

Step 6: Add Cream and Cheese [02:04]

• Pour in 1/4 cup of cooking cream and 1/4 cup of shredded parmesan cheese. Stir to combine.

Step 7: Boil the Pasta [02:36]

• In a large pot, bring 1.5 litres (6 cups) of water to a roaring boil. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt.
• Stir in 150g of dried spaghetti and boil for 9-10 minutes until al dente, stirring gently to prevent sticking.
• Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining the spaghetti.

Step 8: Combine Pasta and Sauce [03:23]

• Pour 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water into the sauce and add freshly ground black pepper to taste.
• Toss in the fried shrimp and mix well.

Step 9: Serve [03:51]

• Garnish with chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy your creamy garlic butter shrimp pasta!