Description
Irresistible “Luxurious Shrimp Pasta” blends succulent seafood with rich, velvety cheese sauce. Gourmet flavors dance on your palate, promising a memorable Mediterranean-inspired dining experience that elevates weeknight meals into culinary celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 20 to 30 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup pasta of choice
- 1 1/2 cups (360 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) pepper jack cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 1 teaspoon (2.5 grams) Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon (1.5 grams) paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon (1 gram) dried parsley
- 1/2 tablespoon (7.5 milliliters) minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon (2 grams) lemon pepper
- 1 cup (150 grams) chopped onion
Cooking Components:
- 3 tablespoons (45 grams) butter
- Olive oil for cooking
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) water
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in salted water at a rolling boil for 8-10 minutes until perfectly al dente. Drain thoroughly and reserve.
- Heat olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, approximately 30 seconds.
- Add diced onions and cook until they become translucent and slightly golden, about 3 minutes.
- Introduce raw shrimp to the skillet, seasoning with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until they transform into a vibrant pink color and develop a slight golden edge.
- Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside on a warm plate to prevent overcooking.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and whisk in Old Bay seasoning, paprika, dried parsley, and lemon pepper to create an aromatic base.
- Pour heavy cream and water into the skillet, stirring continuously. Allow the mixture to simmer and thicken for 4-5 minutes, creating a rich, velvety sauce.
- Gradually incorporate both cheese varieties, stirring until completely melted and smooth.
- Return cooked shrimp and pasta to the skillet, gently tossing to ensure every morsel is generously coated with the creamy sauce.
- Warm the entire mixture for an additional 2 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Transfer to serving plates, garnishing with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley. Serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Pasta Selection: Choose high-quality pasta like linguine or fettuccine for better sauce absorption and a luxurious texture.
- Shrimp Tip: Pat shrimp dry before cooking to achieve a perfect golden sear and prevent watery sauce.
- Cheese Melting: Use room temperature cheeses for smoother, faster melting and a more consistent creamy sauce.
- Dietary Modification: Swap heavy cream with coconut milk for a lighter, dairy-free version that maintains rich flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg