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 ½ cup of the pasta water.
Step: 2
While the pasta is cooking, add the shrimp to a bowl and season with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Heat up a skillet with some olive oil and cook the seasoned shrimp for about 2 minutes per side. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
Step: 3
In the same pan where you cooked the shrimp, add the butter, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika all at once. Mix everything together until the butter melts, the garlic becomes aromatic, and the seasonings are well incorporated.