Description
Spicy Shrimp Spaghetti is a quick and flavorful pasta dish featuring pre-cooked shrimp simmered in a rich, buttery tomato sauce with garlic, fresh chili peppers, and parsley. This recipe combines tender spaghetti with a spicy and savory sauce, perfect for a delicious weeknight dinner in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 14 ounces spaghetti
Shrimp and Sauce
- 14 ounces pre-cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 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 the spaghetti: Start by cooking the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, making sure to time it so the pasta is ready alongside the sauce.
- Prepare the tomato base: In a large frying pan, melt the unsalted butter over high heat. Add the chopped fresh tomatoes and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add a few tablespoons of water if the sauce seems too thick.
- Prepare aromatics: While the tomatoes are cooking, peel and thinly slice the garlic cloves. Wash and slice the chili pepper; adjust the amount depending on your spice preference.
- Cook garlic and chili: Add the sliced garlic and chili to the pan with the tomatoes. Cook together for an additional 5 minutes to develop flavors.
- Add shrimp and parsley: Toss in the pre-cooked shrimp and finely chopped fresh flat leaf parsley. Add the soy sauce, stir well, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the shrimp is heated through.
- Season and combine: Taste the sauce and add salt as needed. Then mix the sauce thoroughly with the drained spaghetti to combine the flavors.
- Serve: Plate the spicy shrimp spaghetti immediately while hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use a mild or hot chili pepper according to your heat preference; add more or less accordingly.
- Pre-cooked shrimp shorten cooking time, ensure not to overcook them to keep them tender.
- A handful of fresh parsley adds brightness but can be substituted with fresh basil or cilantro.
- If soy sauce is too salty, reduce salt added to the sauce accordingly.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute spaghetti with gluten-free pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 561 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 83 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 265 mg
