GARLIC BUTTER SHRIMP WITH CREAMY GARLIC PARMESAN LINGUINE
Cozy seafood comfort
This is the kind of meal made for quiet evenings when you want something rich without feeling heavy.
It comes together calmly and feels special without trying too hard.
📋 Ingredients:
12 ounces linguine
1 tablespoon salt, for pasta water
1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
5 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup whole milk
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
👩🍳 Directions:
1️⃣ Cook the pasta:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the linguine until tender but still firm. Drain well and set aside.
2️⃣ Start the garlic butter:
Melt the butter with the olive oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
3️⃣ Cook the shrimp:
Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook until pink and lightly golden on both sides.
4️⃣ Finish the shrimp:
Drizzle in the lemon juice, toss quickly, then transfer the shrimp to a plate to keep warm.
5️⃣ Build the sauce:
In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter over medium heat. Pour in the heavy cream and milk, stirring gently as it warms.
6️⃣ Add the cheese:
Stir in the Parmesan and mozzarella until melted into a smooth, creamy sauce.
7️⃣ Season the sauce:
Add Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir until well combined.
8️⃣ Combine with pasta:
Add the cooked linguine to the skillet and toss until every strand is coated in the sauce.
9️⃣ Bring it together:
Return the shrimp to the pan and gently fold them into the pasta.
10️⃣ Serve:
Serve hot while the sauce is silky and comforting.
⏱ Preparation time: 10 minutes
⏱ Cooking time