Description
A quick and flavorful Spicy Shrimp Spaghetti prepared with pre-cooked shrimp, fresh tomatoes, garlic, and chili in a buttery tomato sauce, tossed with perfectly cooked spaghetti for a satisfying meal ready in 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 14 ounces spaghetti
Shrimp and Sauce
- 14 ounces pre-cooked shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 large fresh tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1-2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 chili pepper (mild or as preferred)
- Salt to taste
- A handful of fresh flat leaf parsley
Instructions
- Cook Spaghetti: Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving some pasta water if needed.
- Prepare Sauce 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 the mixture becomes too thick.
- Add Aromatics: Peel and thinly slice the garlic cloves. Wash and slice the chili pepper. Add both to the pan with the tomato sauce and cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Add Shrimp and Season: Stir in the pre-cooked shrimp and finely chopped fresh parsley. Pour in the soy sauce and mix well. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the shrimp are heated through. Taste the sauce and season with salt as needed.
- Combine and Serve: Add the drained spaghetti to the pan with the sauce and toss to combine thoroughly. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked shrimp to save time; fresh shrimp can be cooked directly in the sauce if preferred.
- Adjust chili quantity based on your preferred spice level; milder types will add a gentle heat.
- If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water gradually to loosen it up.
- Fresh parsley can be substituted with dried parsley if fresh is unavailable.
- This dish pairs well with a side green salad or garlic 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
