This recipe is one that you are going to fall in love with immediately. It works well as a main dish and can also be used as a side if you choose.
Ingredients
8 ounces linguine, cooked according to package directions
1 tbsp Olive Oil
1 pound Shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp ground black pepper
1 tbsp Old Bay Seasoning
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp garlic, freshly minced
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated
¼ cup Parsley, freshly chopped
Instructions
FIRST STEP:
Cook the pasta according to package directions
When ready to drain, reserve 1 cup of the water from the pan
SECOND STEP:
In a skillet set on medium heat, melt the butter
Add in the Olive Oil
Gently place the shrimp in the pan and cook for one minute
Sprinkle the seasoning over the shrimp and flip the shrimp to cook for another minute or two until no longer pink
Set the shrimp on a plate and set to the side
THIRD STEP:
In the same pan, add in butter and garlic, saute until fragrant
Add in the heavy cream and scrape the skillet bottom to deglaze
Add in the parmesan cheese and allow it to melt
FOURTH STEP:
Loosen the sauce up by adding a small amount of the pasta water until desired consistency
Taste the sauce and add more Old Bay, salt and pepper if needed
Add in the drained pasta and the shrimp
Stir to coat the shrimp and the linguine completely
FIFTH STEP:
Top with the freshly chopped parsley.
Enjoy
