Creamy Shrimp Pasta Plate

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🍤🐟 Creamy Shrimp Pasta Plate

📝 Ingredients:

For the Pasta:

  • 250g pasta (fettuccine or spaghetti)
  • 250g shrimp (peeled & deveined)
  • 1 salmon fillet 🐟
  • 1 bunch asparagus (trimmed)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan 🧀
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon 🍋
  • Salt & black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • Fresh parsley

For Garlic Butter Breadsticks:

  • 2–3 breadsticks (or baguette pieces)
  • 2 tbsp butter (melted)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp parsley
  • Pinch of salt

👨‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Cook Pasta

  • Boil in salted water until al dente.
  • Reserve some pasta water, then drain.

2. Cook Salmon

  • Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  • Sear in a pan (skin-side down first) for 3–4 minutes per side.
  • Set aside and flake or keep whole.

3. Cook Shrimp

  • In the same pan, add a bit of butter.
  • Cook shrimp 1–2 minutes per side until pink. Remove.

4. Sauté Asparagus

  • Add asparagus to the pan and cook 3–4 minutes (tender-crisp).

5. Make Cream Sauce

  • Add butter + garlic, sauté briefly.
  • Pour in cream, simmer gently.
  • Stir in Parmesan until smooth.
  • Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

6. Combine

  • Add pasta, shrimp, and asparagus to the sauce.
  • Toss well (use pasta water if needed).

7. Garlic Butter Breadsticks

  • Mix melted butter + garlic + parsley + salt.
  • Brush over breadsticks.
  • Toast in oven at 180°C (350°F) for 5–8 minutes.

8. Plate It

  • Serve creamy shrimp pasta.
  • Top with salmon (whole or flaked).
  • Add garlic butter breadstick on the side.
  • Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan.

💡 Tips:

  • Add chili flakes for a spicy kick 🌶️
  • Use half cream + half milk for a lighter version
  • Don’t overcook shrimp or salmon—keep them juicy
  • A splash of white wine in the sauce = next level 🍷
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