Creamy Shrimp Pasta

Name: Creamy Shrimp Pasta
Ingredients: 450g large shrimp, deveined (tail on or off, wild caught preferred); 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp each smoked paprika, garlic powder and onion powder; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1 recipe White Wine Sauce or Parmesan Cream Sauce; 225g spaghetti; Finely chopped Italian parsley, to garnish; Lemon wedges, to garnish

By admin 2/28/2026

This dish represents ultra classic Italian-American cuisine, combining juicy, savory shrimp and al dente pasta swimming in a creamy sauce. The recipe offers flexibility with two sauce variations - a tangy white wine version or a Parmesan cream option - making it adaptable for different preferences while maintaining elegant presentation suitable for both casual dinners and entertaining.

Ingredients

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450g large shrimp, deveined (tail on or off, wild caught preferred)
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp each smoked paprika, garlic powder and onion powder
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 recipe White Wine Sauce or Parmesan Cream Sauce
225g spaghetti
Finely chopped Italian parsley, to garnish
Lemon wedges, to garnish

Instructions

Thaw shrimp if frozen.
Boil salted water and cook pasta to al dente (approximately 7-8 minutes), tasting before package time.
Pat shrimp dry and mix with spices; cook in heated olive oil for 1-2 minutes per side until opaque.
Make either White Wine Sauce or Parmesan Cream Sauce in the same skillet (about 10 minutes).
Combine noodles with sauce, add shrimp, toss until warmed through; add milk if using cream sauce for desired consistency.
Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges; serve immediately.