1862. Shrimp Fettuccini

Shrimp pasta is something we would order outside and rarely make home. No need when it is this simple and tasty to make. 

Ingredients: serves 6 

340g fettuccine pasta

500g shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 Tbsp oil

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 Tbsp unsalted butter

1 garlic clove

1/3 cup chicken broth

2 cups heavy whipping cream

1/3 cup parmesan cheese

salt and pepper to taste

Sprinkle of paprika

Parsley or basil for garnish if desired

Method:

Cook the pasta in salted water according to package instructions and drain. Don't rinse.

Lightly season shrimp with salt, pepper and paprika. Preheat a large skillet to med/high and add the oil. Once oil is hot, add shrimp in a single layer and cook 1-2 min per side or just until fully cooked and no longer translucent. They should be golden/pink on the outside and opaque white on the inside. Don't over-do it or they will be rubbery. Remove shrimp to a separate bowl.

In same pan, over medium/high heat, add butter and onion and sauté onion till golden. Stir in garlic and sauté another minute. Stir in chicken broth and reduce to 25% scraping the bottom to deglaze the pan.

Stir in cream and simmer for 2 min. Next, sprinkle the top with parmesan and stir just until creamy and smooth and remove from heat. Don't boil or the cheese will separate from the cream. Add about 1/4 tsp paprika and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Add the cooked shrimp and drained (un-rinsed) pasta. Garnish with parsley, basil, extra parmesan or freshly cracked pepper if desired.

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