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Spicy Shrimp Pasta

Spicy Shrimp Pasta

Spice up your dinner with this creamy Spicy Shrimp Pasta recipe. Packed with flavor and ready in 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy nights or special occasions.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 225 g raw shrimp thawed if frozen
  • 110 g sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil drained
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 240 ml whole milk or light cream
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 100 g freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 225 g fettuccine (or gluten-free pasta)

Equipment

  • Large skillet or frying pan
  • Pot for boiling pasta
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Cheese grater if using block Parmesan
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Drain the sun-dried tomatoes and reserve two tablespoons of olive oil; chop the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Heat the reserved oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add the minced garlic and sauté for about a minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet and stir to combine.
  4. Season shrimp with salt and paprika, then add to the skillet, cooking for about 2 minutes per side until pink.
  5. Pour in the milk or cream, add dried basil and red pepper flakes, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and stir in Parmesan cheese until thickened.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  7. Cook fettuccine according to package instructions, reserving a cup of pasta water before draining.
  8. Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet with the sauce, adding pasta water if necessary; serve hot with extra Parmesan and fresh basil.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

This creamy Spicy Shrimp Pasta is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, yet elegant enough for special occasions. Feel free to customize with your favorite veggies!
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