Creamy Shrimp Pasta
Creamy Shrimp Pasta
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, for seasoning shrimp
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, for seasoning shrimp
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika, for seasoning shrimp
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste, for seasoning shrimp
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, to taste, for seasoning shrimp
- 1 tablespoon oil, for searing shrimp
For the Cream Sauce
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bulb garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth, or water + bouillon
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste, or chicken bouillon
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional, to taste
For Serving
- 12 ounces pasta, cooked according to package directions
- 2 cups vegetables, steamed or roasted, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Season the shrimp: In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Sear the shrimp: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer. Sear for 1 to 2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary. Remove the seared shrimp from the pan and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Sauté aromatics: Reduce the heat to medium. Add the diced onion to the same skillet and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes, until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, until fragrant.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Add seasonings: Stir in 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon lemon pepper, 1/2 tablespoon onion powder, and 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder to the sautéed aromatics. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to toast the spices.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Make the roux: Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet and allow it to melt. Once melted, sprinkle in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour. Stir continuously for 1 to 2 minutes to create a roux, cooking out the raw flour taste.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Create the sauce: Slowly whisk in 2 cups of chicken broth, ensuring no lumps form. Once smooth, slowly whisk in 2 cups of heavy whipping cream. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. If using, stir in 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes.
⏱️ 7 min
- 7
Adjust seasoning and combine: Taste the sauce and adjust with salt and black pepper as needed. If using chicken bouillon instead of salt, add it now. Return the seared shrimp to the sauce and stir to coat. Heat through for 1 to 2 minutes.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Serve: Serve the creamy shrimp pasta immediately over cooked pasta, with steamed or roasted vegetables on the side.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Creamy Shrimp Pasta
For the Shrimp
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, for seasoning shrimp
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, for seasoning shrimp
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika, for seasoning shrimp
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste, for seasoning shrimp
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, to taste, for seasoning shrimp
- 1 tablespoon oil, for searing shrimp
For the Cream Sauce
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bulb garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth, or water + bouillon
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste, or chicken bouillon
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional, to taste
For Serving
- 12 ounces pasta, cooked according to package directions
- 2 cups vegetables, steamed or roasted, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Season the shrimp: In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Sear the shrimp: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer. Sear for 1 to 2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary. Remove the seared shrimp from the pan and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Sauté aromatics: Reduce the heat to medium. Add the diced onion to the same skillet and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes, until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, until fragrant.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Add seasonings: Stir in 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon lemon pepper, 1/2 tablespoon onion powder, and 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder to the sautéed aromatics. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to toast the spices.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Make the roux: Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet and allow it to melt. Once melted, sprinkle in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour. Stir continuously for 1 to 2 minutes to create a roux, cooking out the raw flour taste.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Create the sauce: Slowly whisk in 2 cups of chicken broth, ensuring no lumps form. Once smooth, slowly whisk in 2 cups of heavy whipping cream. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. If using, stir in 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes.
⏱️ 7 min - 7
Adjust seasoning and combine: Taste the sauce and adjust with salt and black pepper as needed. If using chicken bouillon instead of salt, add it now. Return the seared shrimp to the sauce and stir to coat. Heat through for 1 to 2 minutes.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Serve: Serve the creamy shrimp pasta immediately over cooked pasta, with steamed or roasted vegetables on the side.
⏱️ 2 min