Peppery Shrimp Espelette Pasta (Print Version)

Linguine, shrimp, Espelette pepper, and cream create a quick, flavorful French-inspired pasta for easy meals.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Pasta & Protein

01 - 10.6 ounces linguine
02 - 10.6 ounces raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

→ Sauce & Spice

03 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
04 - 1 garlic clove, finely minced
05 - 1/2 teaspoon Espelette pepper
06 - Fresh parsley, chopped

# How to Make It:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup cooking water, then drain pasta.
02 - Heat a skillet over medium heat. Pour in the heavy cream and add the minced garlic, sautéing gently for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add shrimp and Espelette pepper to the skillet. Cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are opaque and just cooked through.
04 - Add cooked linguine and reserved water to the skillet. Toss well to coat pasta in sauce. Serve immediately, garnishing with chopped fresh parsley.

# Additional Tips:

01 - If Espelette pepper is not available, hot paprika may be used as a substitute for similar flavor and heat.