Elswet's Shrimp Pasta in Herb Butter Sauce Recipe

Name: Elswet's Shrimp Pasta in Herb Butter Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon Hungarian paprika (toasted and set aside); 1 lb thick spaghetti (uncooked weight) or 1 lb pasta, of your choice cooked, drained, and set aside (uncooked weight); 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled, cooked, and warm (cooked weight); 1 garlic clove, finely minced; 12 lb butter or 12 lb margarine; 2 tablespoons 2% low-fat milk (or higher); 1 tablespoon all-purpose white flour; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon white pepper; ¼ teaspoon cayenne; 1 ½ teaspoons minced parsley; 1 ½ teaspoons minced chives; 1 ½ teaspoons minced fennel; ½ teaspoon ground rosemary; ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon Hungarian paprika (toasted and set aside)
1 lb thick spaghetti (uncooked weight) or 1 lb pasta, of your choice cooked, drained, and set aside (uncooked weight)
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled, cooked, and warm (cooked weight)
1 garlic clove, finely minced
12 lb butter or 12 lb margarine
2 tablespoons 2% low-fat milk (or higher)
1 tablespoon all-purpose white flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon white pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne
1 ½ teaspoons minced parsley
1 ½ teaspoons minced chives
1 ½ teaspoons minced fennel
½ teaspoon ground rosemary
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese

1
spread paprika out on a cookie sheet and toast in 400 oven for 7 minutes and set aside for later step[this is done to release the flavor of this rich spice].
2
cook pasta according to directions, drain, and set aside for later step.
3
peel and boil [or boil and peel, whichever you prefer] medium shrimp just until pink, drain and place on top of pasta.
4
cream butter with the flour.
5
place in double boiler with the milk, salt, pepper, and cayenne over medium flame/heat, stirring continually for 8 minutes or until smooth.
6
when smooth and thoroughly heated, add parsley, chives, garlic, fennel and rosemary.
7
blend and cook for additional 4 minutes continuing to stir, pour over pasta and shrimp, mix well but not enough to tear apart the pasta.
8
dish into individual bowls [plates, etc], top with parmesan cheese and dust with toasted paprika.
9
serve hot.

10378

kcal

Calories

1107

Fat

110

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon Hungarian paprika (toasted and set aside), 1 lb thick spaghetti (uncooked weight) or 1 lb pasta, of your choice cooked, drained, and set aside (uncooked weight), 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled, cooked, and warm (cooked weight), 1 garlic clove, finely minced, and more.

Yes, Elswet's Shrimp Pasta in Herb Butter Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Elswet's Shrimp Pasta in Herb Butter Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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