Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Cook the linguine for about 12 minutes or until al dente. Before draining, reserve half a cup of the pasta water.
Step: 2
While the pasta is cooking, place the shrimp in a bowl and season with olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Heat a skillet over medium heat with a little olive oil and cook the shrimp for about 2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Step: 3
In the same pan, add the butter, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and paprika all at once. Stir until the butter melts and the garlic becomes fragrant.