Description
A quick and flavorful Spicy Shrimp Spaghetti made with succulent shrimp cooked in a buttery tomato sauce infused with garlic and chili, tossed with perfectly cooked spaghetti and fresh parsley for a delightful dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 14 ounces spaghetti (400 grams)
Shrimp and Sauce
- 14 ounces pre-cooked shrimp, peeled & 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)
- Salt to taste
- A handful of fresh flat leaf parsley
Instructions
- Cook Spaghetti: Start by cooking the spaghetti according to the package instructions. This ensures the pasta is ready at the same time as the sauce.
- Prepare Sauce Base: In a large frying pan, melt the butter over high heat. Add chopped tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes. If the mixture looks too dry, add a few tablespoons of water to create a sauce.
- Add Aromatics: Meanwhile, peel and thinly slice the garlic. Wash and slice the chili pepper. Add the garlic and chili to the pan and cook for an additional 5 minutes to develop the flavors.
- Incorporate Shrimp and Seasoning: Add the pre-cooked shrimp and finely chopped parsley to the pan along with the soy sauce. Mix well and cook for 4-5 minutes until the shrimp is heated through. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with salt if needed.
- Combine and Serve: Drain the spaghetti and toss it with the shrimp and tomato sauce. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked shrimp for a faster preparation time.
- You can adjust the amount and type of chili pepper according to your desired spice level.
- Fresh tomatoes create a vibrant sauce, but canned tomatoes can be substituted if fresh are unavailable.
- If you prefer a less salty dish, reduce or omit the soy sauce and season only with salt.
- Fresh parsley adds brightness; flat-leaf parsley is preferred for its flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 561 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 83 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 265 mg
