Description
Spicy Shrimp Spaghetti is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender shrimp cooked in a buttery tomato sauce with garlic, chili, and fresh parsley, served over perfectly al dente spaghetti. This easy-to-make recipe combines bold spices and fresh ingredients for an irresistible seafood pasta experience ready in 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 14 ounces spaghetti (400 grams)
Shrimp and Sauce
- 14 ounces pre-cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined (400 grams)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (30 grams)
- 6 large fresh tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1-2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 chili pepper (of your choice)
- A handful of fresh flat leaf parsley
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook Spaghetti: Start by cooking the spaghetti according to the packet instructions. This ensures the pasta is ready at the same time as the sauce for perfect timing.
- Prepare Sauce Base: In a large frying pan, melt the butter over high heat. Add chopped tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add a few tablespoons of water if the mixture becomes too thick.
- Prep Aromatics: While tomatoes cook, peel and thinly slice the garlic cloves. Wash and slice the chili pepper, adjusting the amount to your preferred spice level.
- Cook Garlic and Chili: Add the sliced garlic and chili to the pan with the tomatoes. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and soften the aromatics.
- Add Shrimp and Season: Stir in the pre-cooked shrimp and finely chopped parsley. Add soy sauce and mix well. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the shrimp is heated through. Taste and season with salt as needed.
- Combine and Serve: Drain the cooked spaghetti and toss it into the pan with the sauce. Mix thoroughly to coat the pasta. Serve immediately while hot for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use ripe, juicy tomatoes to enhance the richness of the sauce.
- Adjust chili pepper quantity based on your preferred spice tolerance.
- Pre-cooked shrimp saves time but fresh shrimp can be used; just cook until pink and opaque.
- Add a splash of pasta cooking water if the sauce thickens too much when mixing with spaghetti.
- Fresh parsley adds brightness; substitute with basil or cilantro for a different herb profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 561 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 700 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
