Creamy Shrimp Pasta

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat and adds a cheesy flavor

Season the clean shrimp with salt, Cajun seasoning, paprika, and a drizzle of cooking oil. Mix well and set aside.

In a pot, add a small amount of cooking oil and heat it.

Add the seasoned shrimp to the pot and cook for about 1 minute per side, totaling 2-3 minutes, until cooked through. Remove shrimp from the pot and set aside.

In the same pot, add salt to boiling water and your favorite pasta. Boil for about 5 minutes or according to package instructions.

Add butter to the pot with shrimp flavor and allow it to melt.

Sauté finely chopped garlic and onions in the melted butter until fragrant.

Pour in 1 and 1/2 cups of heavy cream and stir to combine.

Add freshly grated Parmesan cheese, salt, Cajun seasoning, fresh parsley, and chili flakes to the sauce. Mix well and taste for seasoning.

Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the sauce, mixing until well coated.

Reintroduce the cooked shrimp to the pot and mix gently until combined. Serve and enjoy.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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