Join me in the kitchen for a delicious, quick-and-easy pasta recipe that my family absolutely raves about! 😋 This creamy shrimp pasta features juicy, lightly seared shrimp and a velvety sauce that perfectly clings to every strand of pasta. Ideal for busy weeknights or special family dinners, it’s comfort food at its finest. With simple, everyday ingredients and an effortless method, you’ll have a delightful meal ready in no time. Trust me, this dish will disappear fast, with kids asking for seconds! Try it out and let me know how much you love it in the comments. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share for more mouthwatering recipes! ❤️🍝
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0.0 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled & deveined.
4.5 Season with salt and black pepper.
8.199 ½ tsp garlic powder.
11.066 1 tsp paprika, ½ tsp Italian seasoning.
19.133 1 tsp Cajun seasoning (plus more to taste).
23.199 1 tbsp olive oil.
27.466 mix well.
34.866 I’m making 2 shrimp recipes today.
40.433 and you’ll want to see both.
46.566 Melt one tablespoon of butter.
53.433 sear the shrimps for 1–2 minutes on each side until golden.
59.866 My kids are already counting down to the holidays.
66.5 Meanwhile I’m over here pretending I’m organized 😅.
71.799 How about you? Ready or not, tell me in the comments 🤩.
81.666 Substack family… did my first meal plan help your week feel easier?
89.099 If you’re not on Substack yet, you’re always
welcome to join 😋.
106.766 mince or finely slice 3 to 4 garlic cloves.
122.4 cook the garlic for half a minute until fragrant.
131.666 Deglaze with ½ cup (120ml) of chicken stock.
136.433 scraping up all the stuck-on juices with a spatula.
152.066 fill a large pot with water, add salt, and bring to the boil.
156.833 Cook 8 oz (230 g) of tagliatelle according to the packet instructions.
179.366 Coarsely chop half a cup of sun-dried tomatoes.
200.066 add tomatoes to the sauce.
215.866 Add 1 cup (240 ml) of heavy cream.
221.866 ½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
236.166 a pinch (¼–½ teaspoon) of red pepper flakes.
239.333 More Cajun seasoning (optional).
243.533 Reduce the temperature to low and gently bring to a simmer.
250.966 add zest of one lemon.
261.5 the juice of half a lemon.
272.466 Chop a few sprigs of fresh parsley or basil.
290.066 Stir in parsley.
308.899 Save a little pasta water and use it to loosen the sauce if needed.
317.633 Add shrimp and pasta to the sauce.
324.066 Gently toss the pasta and shrimp in the sauce until everything is evenly coated.
328.366 The second one is completely different.
332.8 This is just the first shrimp recipe.
341.6 mm…delicious 😋.
349.0 Heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat.
351.3 Add 1 tsp garlic and sauté until tender, about 30 sec.
361.233 Add 1/2 pound (225 g) medium shrimp to pan.
374.6 Season with salt and black pepper.
383.399 Sauté until shrimp turns pink all over, 2-3 minutes.
395.3 Set aside.
406.466 In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil.
410.733 add 1 tsp of garlic.
419.966 1/2 yellow onion.
428.666 add onion and season with salt and pepper.
444.266 Cook the onion and garlic, stirring frequently,
452.166 until onion becomes translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
457.833 1-2 large beefsteak tomatoes.
473.966 Add the tomatoes.
482.166 1 green bell pepper.
499.766 Add the green pepper.
502.833 2 tbsp tomato paste.
506.133 and 1/2 tsp harissa paste to the pan and sauté for 5 minutes.
527.266 Add the 1/2 tsp ras el hanout (optional) and 1/4 tsp ground coriander.
531.566 and 1/2 cup (120 ml) warm water and stir to thoroughly combine.
544.933 Reduce the heat to low,
551.933 cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
560.2 Set the shrimp on top of the sauce,
577.666 using a spoon, make shallow craters in the tomato mixture for the eggs.
586.899 Crack the eggs into the craters.
596.166 Season with salt.
604.466 cover, and let simmer 4 to 6 minutes, or until eggs are cooked to your liking.
608.733 Baguette, for serving (can be toasted if you like).
623.466 mm…delicious 😋.
627.466 Thanks for watching, liking and subscribing 🥰.
631.633 Have a nice day!
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✅ 🍭 0:00 Recipe #1 My Family Went Crazy Over How Delicious This Pasta Recipe Is! Quick and Easy
This creamy shrimp pasta is the kind of dinner you make when you want something simple, beautiful, and comforting for the whole family.
Juicy shrimp, lightly seared.
A smooth, creamy sauce that clings to every strand of pasta.
Nothing complicated, nothing heavy just real food made at home.
It’s an easy pasta recipe that works for busy days, quiet evenings, and family dinners when kids are hungry and you still want something that feels special. Simple ingredients, familiar flavors, and a method that always works. This is the kind of meal that disappears fast.
Plates wiped clean. Kids asking for seconds. A recipe you keep in rotation.
Everything comes together quickly with ingredients you already know how to use. Comforting, elegant, and effortless. Try this easy and very delicious recipe and let me know in a comments “How do you love it?.” Have a delicious day 😋
✅ 🍭 5:49 Recipe #2 The most impressive Dish 🔥 with Eggs and Shrimps
Today I want to introduce you to my favorite summer recipe! 🥰🤤
My wonderful friends! I’m excited to share with you my favorite recipe of the season 🥰🤤. Shrimp Shakshuka! It’s super easy to whip up and can be enjoyed any time of the day – be it breakfast, lunch or dinner.
INGREDIENTS:
4 Eggs
2 tbsp Olive oil
3 garlic cloves
1/2 pound (225g) Shrimp
Season with Salt and Black pepper
1/2 Yellow onion
1-2 large tomatoes
1 green bell pepper
1/2 cup / 120ml warm water
Spices:
2 tbsp tomato paste
1/2 tsp harissa paste
1/2 tsp ras el hanout (optional)
1/4 tsp ground coriander
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