Description
Spicy Shrimp Spaghetti is a quick and flavorful pasta dish featuring tender pre-cooked shrimp simmered in a buttery tomato sauce with garlic, chili, and fresh parsley, served over perfectly cooked spaghetti. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's a perfect weeknight meal that combines simplicity with bold, zesty flavors.
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 chili pepper (of your choice)
- 1-2 tablespoons soy sauce
- A handful of fresh flat leaf parsley
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook Spaghetti: Boil a large pot of water, add salt, and cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside when ready.
- Prepare Tomato Base: In a large frying pan, melt the unsalted butter over high heat. Add chopped fresh tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add a few tablespoons of water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Add Aromatics: 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, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Incorporate Shrimp and Seasoning: Add the pre-cooked shrimp and finely chopped fresh parsley to the pan. Stir in the soy sauce, mixing well. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the shrimp is heated through. Taste and season with salt as needed.
- Combine and Serve: Toss the drained spaghetti with the shrimp tomato sauce until evenly coated. Serve hot immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use a mild chili pepper for less heat or increase the amount for a spicier dish.
- If fresh tomatoes are not available, canned diced tomatoes can be used as a substitute.
- Pre-cooked shrimp shorten cooking time and ensure shrimp remain tender.
- Adding a splash of pasta cooking water to the sauce can help bind the sauce to the spaghetti better.
- Fresh parsley adds a bright finish, but you can substitute with basil or cilantro if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 561 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 550 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
