French-Style Garlic Shrimp Pasta Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon green tea rubs (a mixture of green tea leaves, sugar, and spices)
• 1 lb (450g) fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 12 oz (340g) spaghetti or linguine
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup white wine (optional)
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
• Optional: 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts or almonds, for garnish

Instructions:

Prepare the Green Tea Rubs:

• Combine the green tea leaves, sugar, and spices in a small bowl to create the green tea rubs. This mixture will be used to season the shrimp.

Season the Shrimp:

• Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Lightly season the shrimp with the green tea rubs, pressing the rubs into the shrimp to ensure they adhere well.

Cook the Pasta:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water.

Sauté the Garlic:

• In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Cook the Shrimp:

• Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink and are just cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.

Make the Sauce:

• In the same skillet, add the white wine (if using) and bring to a simmer. Cook until the liquid is reduced by half. Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3-4 minutes.

Finish the Dish:

• Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly. Add the reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
• Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss gently to combine with the pasta and sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve:

• Transfer the French-Style Garlic Shrimp Pasta to serving plates. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and, if desired, toasted pine nuts or almonds.
• Serve immediately, enjoying the tender shrimp, creamy sauce, and the subtle hint of green tea from the rubs.