Creamy shrimp pasta

Ingredients

• ¾ lb fettuccine pasta
• 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (21–25 count)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• ⅓ cup white wine (e.g., Chardonnay)
• 2 cups whipping cream
• ⅓ cup shredded parmesan cheese
• ½ tsp sea salt (or to taste)
• ¼ tsp black pepper (or to taste)
• ¼ tsp paprika (or to taste)
• 1 tbsp parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)

Utensils

• Large pot
• Colander
• Large non-stick skillet
• Wooden spoon
• Pasta bowls

Information

• Cost: $$$
• Prep & cook time: ~40 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings (≈350 g each)

Preparation Method

1. Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and paprika. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook shrimp 2 minutes per side until opaque. Remove.
3. In the same pan, melt butter and sauté onion until golden (3–5 minutes). Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Stir in white wine, cooking until reduced by 75%.
4. Add cream, bring to a light boil, then simmer 2 minutes. Stir in parmesan until smooth. Adjust seasoning.
5. Toss pasta and shrimp in the sauce until