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Spicy Creamy Shrimp

Spicy Creamy Shrimp

Transform weeknight dinners with Spicy Creamy Shrimp Pasta ready in 25 minutes Bursting with flavor and easy to make your family will love it
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 300 g pasta Your choice of pasta.
  • 200 g peeled shrimp
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 200 ml fresh cream Crème fraîche or heavy cream.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • to garnish fresh parsley, chopped

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Large pot for boiling pasta
  • Tongs or a serving spoon
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions in salted boiling water. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add chopped onion. Cook until soft and translucent (about 4-5 minutes).
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for about one minute until fragrant.
  4. Add shrimp to the pan, season with paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper, and cook for 3-4 minutes until shrimp are pink.
  5. Lower heat, pour in fresh cream, and stir to combine. Let it simmer for a minute.
  6. Add the reserved pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce and shrimp.
  7. Transfer to serving bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 25gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 430mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For easy substitutions, you can try scallops or firm white fish instead of shrimp, or use full-fat coconut milk in place of cream. Add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for more nutrition, or try different pasta shapes. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently to maintain the sauce's creaminess. For a special touch, serve with a green salad for color contrast and drizzle some extra virgin olive oil before serving!
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