Creamy Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta Recipe

Ingredients

• 400 g spaghetti (or linguine)
• 1 tbsp olive oil (for boiling water)
• 1 tbsp salt (for boiling water)
• 500 g large shrimp (peeled & deveined, tails optional)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth (low sodium)
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated, fresh)
• 1 tsp lemon zest (finely grated)
• 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
• 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
• Extra lemon wedges (optional)