Description
Spicy Shrimp Spaghetti is a quick and flavorful Italian-inspired dish combining tender pre-cooked shrimp simmered in a buttery, garlicky tomato sauce with a touch of chili heat, tossed with perfectly cooked spaghetti and fresh parsley for a satisfying meal ready in just 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
- A handful of fresh flat leaf parsley
- 1-2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 chili pepper (of your choice)
- Salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook Spaghetti: Cook the spaghetti according to the packet instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, timing to finish around the same time as the sauce.
- Prepare Tomato Base: In a large frying pan, melt the unsalted butter over high heat, then add chopped fresh tomatoes. Cook for 3-4 minutes, adding a few tablespoons of water if the mixture becomes too dry.
- Sauté Garlic and Chili: Peel and thinly slice the garlic cloves. Wash and slice the chili pepper. Add both to the pan with the tomatoes and cook for an additional 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- Add Shrimp and Parsley: 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 and flavors meld.
- Season and Combine: Taste the sauce and season with salt as needed. Mix the sauce thoroughly with the drained spaghetti.
- Serve: Plate the spaghetti topped with the spicy shrimp tomato sauce and garnish with extra parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use a mild chili pepper to control the heat or add more for spicier flavor.
- Pre-cooked shrimp makes this recipe quick, but fresh shrimp can be used; adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Adding a splash of pasta water to the sauce can help achieve the desired consistency.
- Fresh tomatoes provide the best flavor, but canned tomatoes can be substituted if out of season.
- This dish pairs well with a simple green salad or crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 561 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 500 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
