Paprika Shrimp Over Creamy Egg Noodles Recipe

Name: Paprika Shrimp Over Creamy Egg Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 18 whole Large Frozen Shrimp, Thawed, Peeled And Deveined; 1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika; 1 pinch Crushed Red Pepper; 1 pinch Coarse Salt And Freshly Ground Pepper; 1 can (14.5 Oz. Can) Diced Tomatoes; 2 teaspoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 5 leaves Basil, Torn; 1/4 cups Cream Or Milk; 2 cups Egg Noodles; 1/4 cups Slivered Almonds, Toasted; Optional Garnish: Grated Parmesan Cheese

Servings: persons

18 whole Large Frozen Shrimp, Thawed, Peeled And Deveined
1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika
1 pinch Crushed Red Pepper
1 pinch Coarse Salt And Freshly Ground Pepper
1 can (14.5 Oz. Can) Diced Tomatoes
2 teaspoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
5 leaves Basil, Torn
1/4 cups Cream Or Milk
2 cups Egg Noodles
1/4 cups Slivered Almonds, Toasted
Optional Garnish: Grated Parmesan Cheese

1
Toss the shrimp with the paprika, crushed red pepper and a pinch of salt and pepper.
2
Set aside.
3
Blitz the can of tomatoes in a small food processor until smooth.
4
Set aside.
5
Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
6
Add the minced garlic and bloom 30 seconds, until fragrant.
7
Add the tomatoes and 3 of the torn basil leaves.
8
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer 10 minutes.
9
Add the cream, stir to combine and keep the heat on medium-low.
10
Heat the remaining teaspoon of oil in another medium skillet.
11
Bring to a medium-high heat and add the shrimp in a single layer and sear on one side for 2 minutes.
12
Flip and sear 45 more seconds.
13
When done, remove from heat.
14
In the meantime, boil your egg noodles according to package instructions for al dente.
15
When done, drain them and transfer them into the tomato cream sauce.
16
Stir to combine.
17
Serve creamy noodles topped with shrimp and garnished with toasted almonds and remaining torn basil.
18
And freshly grated Parmesan if you so desire.
19
Which you should.
20
Eat!

1090

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

132

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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 18 whole Large Frozen Shrimp, Thawed, Peeled And Deveined, 1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika, 1 pinch Crushed Red Pepper, 1 pinch Coarse Salt And Freshly Ground Pepper, and more.

Yes, Paprika Shrimp Over Creamy Egg Noodles 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!

Paprika Shrimp Over Creamy Egg Noodles

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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