Description
A rich and comforting pasta dish featuring tender shrimp and a velvety cheddar sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Cook linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- In the same skillet, pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Gradually stir in cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Return cooked shrimp to the skillet, add paprika, and season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
- Add cooked linguine to the skillet and toss until evenly coated with the sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.