Description
Spicy Shrimp Spaghetti is a quick and flavorful pasta dish featuring succulent pre-cooked shrimp simmered in a buttery tomato sauce with garlic, chili, and fresh parsley, perfectly mixed with al dente spaghetti for a satisfying meal ready in 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 14 ounces spaghetti (400 grams)
Shrimp and Sauce
- 14 ounces pre-cooked shrimp, peeled & deveined (400 grams)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (30 grams)
- 6 large fresh tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic
- A handful of fresh flat leaf parsley
- 1-2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 chili pepper (of your choice)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook Spaghetti: Start by cooking the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, ensuring it finishes around the same time as the sauce.
- Prepare Tomato Base: In a large frying pan over high heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add a few tablespoons of water if the mixture becomes too thick.
- Add Aromatics: Peel and thinly slice the garlic cloves. Wash and slice the chili pepper according to your spice preference. Add the garlic and chili to the pan and cook for an additional 5 minutes to infuse the sauce with their flavors.
- Incorporate Shrimp and Seasonings: Add the pre-cooked shrimp and finely chopped fresh parsley to the pan. Pour in the soy sauce, stir well, and cook for 4-5 minutes until the shrimp is heated through. Taste the sauce and season with salt if needed.
- Combine and Serve: Toss the drained spaghetti with the spicy shrimp tomato sauce until well combined. Serve immediately for a warm, flavorful meal.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked shrimp for a quick and easy recipe; fresh shrimp can also be used but may require longer cooking time.
- Adjust the amount and type of chili pepper to control the heat level to your preference.
- If fresh tomatoes are unavailable, canned chopped tomatoes can be used, though it may affect the texture slightly.
- Adding a splash of pasta cooking water when mixing the sauce with spaghetti can help bind the sauce to the pasta.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute unsalted butter with olive oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 561 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 83 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 265 mg
