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.

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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.

Elswet's Shrimp Pasta in Herb Butter Sauce

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