Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 (16 oz.) package Your fave Ribbon-shaped pasta ((I love using Pappardelle pasta))
• 1-2 lbs. wild-caught jumbo or colossal shrimp, deveined
• 2 Tbsps unsalted butter
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• 2 Tbsps Extra virgin olive oil ((You can also sub with butter if desired))
• 4-6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 cups organic heavy cream
• 1/2 cup organic stock ((You can use chicken, veggie, or seafood stock))
• 2 Tbsps white cooking wine ((You can also sub with additional stock, instead))
• 1 lemon, freshly-squeezed
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp fresh or dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp fresh or dried basil
• 1/2 tsp fresh or dried thyme
• sea salt + black pepper, to taste
• 1 cup freshly-grated parmesan cheese
• 1 cup organic kale, de-stemmed + roughly chopped ((See Notes!))

Instructions

1. 1

   --- COOK THE PASTA: ---

2. 2

   Cook pasta according to packaging. NOTE: Most ribbon pasta shapes cook about the same time as other pastas, usually 8-12 minutes, depending on brand and shape.

3. 3

   --- COOK THE SHRIMP: ---

4. 4

   In a bowl, add the shrimp along with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, parsley, and garlic powder, mixing everything together until shrimp are coated.

5. 5

   In a medium 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, add the butter until melted. Add in the shrimp and cook on both sides (about 3-4 minutes), until pink and cook through. Once done, remove from skillet and set aside on a plate.

6. 6

   --- TO MAKE THE CREAMY SAUCE: ---

7. 7

   In the same skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. Once heated, add the garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute or so, until fragrant.

8. 8

   Add the herbs + seasonings, stirring until combined.

9. 9

   Reduce the heat to medium-low and slowly add in the heavy cream, stock, lemon juice, and white wine, stirring until combined. Let it slightly bubble for 1-2 minutes and then add in the grated parmesan, whisking until fully melted and sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes. Add in the chopped kale and shrimp, stirring until combined and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.

10. 10

    When the pasta is done, drain it and add it to the sauce, tossing until sauce fully coats + sticks to pasta.

11. 11

    Remove from heat and serve immediately with additional grated parmesan atop, if desired.

12. 12

    Bon Appetit!