A delicious creamy shrimp pasta recipe featuring fettuccini, large shrimp, heavy whipping cream, and parmesan cheese, seasoned perfectly for a delightful meal.
1: Add 3/4 of pasta to a pot of boiling water with 1 Tbsp salt and cook according to package instructions until al-dente.
2: Drain without rinsing and set aside.
3: Season shrimp with ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp black pepper, and ¼ tsp paprika.
4: Place a large non-stick pan over medium/high heat and add 1 Tbsp oil.
5: Once oil is hot, add shrimp in a single layer and cook 2 min per side or just until cooked through.
6: Remove shrimp to a separate dish to prevent overcooking.
7: In the same hot pan, add 2 Tbsp butter with finely chopped onion and sauté until soft and golden (3-5 mins).
8: Add minced garlic and sauté another minute until fragrant.
9: Stir in ⅓ cup white wine and boil down until there is only 25% of the liquid left.
10: Stir in 2 cups cream, bring to a light boil then simmer 2 min.
11: Sprinkle sauce with ⅓ cup parmesan cheese and stir just until creamy and smooth.
12: Let it come just to a simmer without boiling then turn off the heat and season sauce with more salt, pepper, and paprika to taste.
13: Stir in the drained pasta and cooked shrimp, tossing until noodles are well coated in sauce.
14: Serve in warm pasta bowls with a sprinkle of finely chopped parsley, more parmesan cheese, and freshly cracked black pepper.
