Shrimp And Pasta Recipes With Pico De Gallo Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional for heat)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
• Juice of 1 lime
• 8 oz pasta (preferably linguine or fettuccine)
• 4 cups water (for boiling)
• 1 tablespoon salt (for pasta water)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
• 3 medium tomatoes (finely diced)
• ½ medium white onion (finely chopped)
• 1 jalapeño (seeded and minced)
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
• Salt (to taste)
• Avocado slices (creamy texture contrast)
• Extra lime wedges
• Crushed red pepper flakes (for added spice)
• Toasted pine nuts (for crunch)