Smoked Paprika Shrimp Pasta in 20 Min

Why Smoked Paprika Works Here

Smoked paprika (pimentón) adds a wood-fire depth that makes simple shrimp pasta taste like it came off a charcoal grill. Use the sweet (dulce) variety for balanced flavor.

Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled
• 8 oz linguine or spaghetti
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
• ½ cup white wine
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt and pepper

Method

Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.

While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet. Season shrimp with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook 2 minutes per side until pink. Remove shrimp.

In the same pan, sauté garlic and red pepper flakes 30 seconds. Add wine and lemon juice, reduce 2 minutes. Toss in pasta with a splash of pasta water. Top with shrimp and parsley.

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