SPICY CREAMY SHRIMP OVER LEMON GARLIC PASTA (PAPPARDELLE'S PASTA

Spicy Creamy Shrimp over Lemon Garlic Pasta (Pappardelle's Pasta image

Provided by SavorFlavor

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb lemon garlic pasta (Pappardelle's)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 cups heavy cream or 2 cups half-and-half
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup green onion, chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley, choppped
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

Cook pasta until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve 1/4 C of the cooking liquid. Return to the pot and toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and reserved liquid. Cover to keep warm.
In a large saute pan, heat remaining olive oil and add onions, stirring until soft (about 5 minutes). Add garlic, paprika, cayenne, oregano, thyme, and salt. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
Add the white wine and cook cover high heat until nearly all evaporated.
Add the cream, lemon juice and cook, stirring occaisonally until slightly reduced.
Add the shrimp and cook until nearly pink. Add the onions and parsley and cook for 1 minute.
Add the cooked pasta to sauce and toss to coat. Let cook for 1 minute until pasta is warmed through. Remove from heat and top with 1/4 cup of Parmesan.
Top each serving with the remaining Parmesan cheese.
Enjoy!