Creamy prawn pasta is a delicious and indulgent recipe that combines tender pasta, succulent prawns, and a rich, creamy sauce! This easy recipe makes a great last-minute meal because it only takes about 30 minutes altogether. It's classic comfort food you'll want to make over and over again!
1pinchdried dill(or 1 tablespoon fresh dill or parsley for garnish)
Help Us Out!If you love a recipe, be sure to come back and share your ratings. This helps future users, and allows me to continue sharing free recipes! Angela
Instructions
Cook your pasta as directed on the box. 1-2 minutes shy of al dente, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain and rinse it under cool water.
Heat a large frying pan with one tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat and add the shrimp. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the shrimp is pink all the way through then remove the shrimp to a clean plate and set aside.
Melt the butter in the pan, then add the shallots and garlic and saute for 2 minutes or until fragrant.
Pour the heavy cream into the pan then season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Turn the heat up to high, and bring it to a boil.
Once boiling, add the pasta to the pan and let it cook, stirring every 2-3 minutes until most of the liquid has been absorbed. Add the reserved pasta water as needed to thin out your sauce if it is too thick.
Toss in the cooked shrimp and remove from heat. Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the top and garnish with a pinch of dried dill, if desired.
Notes
You can use fresh shrimp or frozen, thawed shrimp for this recipe. Small to medium prawns are perfectly bite-sized, so I prefer them in my pasta, but large or jumbo will work just fine too.
Store-bought shredded Parmesan cheese will not melt nearly as well as freshly grated. This is one of those recipes where grating your own cheese really pays off!
Remember to reduce the cooking time of your pasta because it will finish cooking in the sauce. Stopping 1-2 minutes shy of what the box instructs for al dente will give you perfectly cooked pasta at the end.
To store: Let the leftovers cool completely, then transfer them to an airtight storage container and refrigerate for up to 3-4 days.
To reheat: For large quantities, add the pasta to a baking dish and cover it with foil. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes or until warmed through. Individual portions can be reheated in the microwave.