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REAMY Garlic Shrimp Pasta

CREAMY Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 447 kcal
Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

  • 8 oz fettuccine 225 grams
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 45 ml
  • 1 lb. raw extra large shrimp (peeled & deveined) 450 grams
  • 1/2 tsp hot smoked Spanish paprika 1.25 grams
  • 1 shallot (finely chopped)
  • 6 cloves garlic (roughly chopped)
  • 1 1/2 tbsp all purpose flour 14 grams
  • 3/4 cup low fat milk 180 ml
  • 3/4 cup vegetable broth 180 ml
  • 2 tbsp grated manchego chese 15 grams
  • 1 tsp dried oregano 1 gram
  • 2 tsp lemon juice 10 ml
  • sea salt & black pepper
  • fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Fill a stock pot a little over half ways with water, season generously with sea salt and heat it with a high heat

  2. At the same time, heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in the olive oil

  3. While the oil is heating, add the shrimp over some paper towels, all in a single layer, and pat dry, then season with sea salt & black pepper and sprinkle them with a dash of hot smoked paprika

  4. Add the shrimp into the hot fry pan, all in a single layer, cook for 1 minute per side or until just cooked through, then remove from the pan and set aside covered with foil paper

  5. Using the same pan with the same heat, add in the chopped shallot and garlic, mix continuously, after 3 minutes and the shallot is slightly translucent, add in the flour, mix for another 1 to 2 minutes, then add in the milk and vegetable broth, gently mix continuously for 3 to 4 minutes or until you get a slightly creamy sauce, then add in the grated cheese, oregano, lemon juice and season with sea salt & black pepper, mix together and then lower to a low heat and simmer

  6. Once the water comes to a boil in the stock pot, add in the pasta, mix every 2 to 3 minutes, once it's cooked al dente, using tongs, transfer the pasta directly from the stock pot into the pan with the simmering creamy sauce, add the shrimp back into the pan and mix together until well mixed, remove from the heat

  7. Transfer into serving dishes and garnish with chopped fresh parsley, serve at once, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts
CREAMY Garlic Shrimp Pasta
Amount Per Serving
Calories 447 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Trans Fat 0.05g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 9g
Cholesterol 195mg65%
Sodium 893mg39%
Potassium 398mg11%
Carbohydrates 50g17%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 27g54%
Vitamin A 574IU11%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 179mg18%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.