Creamy Tomato Shrimp Pasta Recipe

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: pork tenderloin

💰Cheaper: pork butt

Pork tenderloin is leaner, while pork butt is often less expensive.

lard

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil can be more budget-friendly.

Add 1 lb (450g) shrimp to a bowl.

Season shrimp with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp paprika. Mix well and let it marinate for 15 minutes.

Finely chop 4 large garlic cloves.

Finely chop fresh parsley for garnish.

Sear the marinated shrimp in 2 tbsp olive oil until it turns opaque and curls slightly, then transfer to a plate.

If needed, add some oil to the pan and sauté the minced garlic until it turns golden and fragrant.

Add 2 tbsp tomato paste to the garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes on low flame.

Pour in 1 cup of heavy cream and mix well.

Add the seared shrimp back to the pan and mix well with the sauce.

Turn off the heat and mix in 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese.

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta as per the package instructions.

Add the cooked pasta to the shrimp sauce and mix until well combined.

Add some pasta water if the sauce gets too thick.

Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

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