Today I felt like trying something special, with a spicy flavor and that’s why I made spaghetti with shrimp and turmeric. To be honest, this desire probably also stems from the wish to attend an Indian cooking class, which I had also enrolled in, but it was unfortunately canceled. For “consolation,” I thus embarked on experimenting with this recipe. The result was a success with everyone, even the most skeptical in the family (Giorgia, the youngest). Of course, there are many versions out there, and it probably doesn’t even come close to Indian cuisine. But today, I’m sharing my version, a very simple and quick recipe. The only slightly annoying part for me was cleaning the fish, but it’s a main dish that can be prepared in just a few minutes. The pasta with shrimp and turmeric will also be perfect for special occasions: Valentine’s Day, Easter, Christmas, or any special celebrations. In short, with a few ingredients and in no time, you’ll have a simple, creamy, and undoubtedly impressive first course. Are you ready? Then let’s go to the kitchen because the spaghetti with shrimp, turmeric, and ricotta will be ready in a click!

If you’re interested in more spaghetti recipes, check out: Spaghetti with Clams and Chives, Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe with Sausage, Rice Spaghetti with Vegetables

pasta with shrimp turmeric and ricotta quick main dish

Difficulty: Very Easy
Cost: Medium
Preparation time: 10 Minutes
Portions: 3 people
Cooking methods: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian

268.40 Kcal

calories per serving

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Energy 268.40 (Kcal)
Carbohydrates 26.18 (g) of which sugars 1.99 (g)
Proteins 16.37 (g)
Fat 9.30 (g) of which saturated 3.15 (g)of which unsaturated 1.77 (g)
Fibers 1.67 (g)
Sodium 645.92 (mg)

Indicative values for a portion of 262 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA^* and FoodData Central^** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.

^* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ^** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov

Ingredients

7.76 oz pasta
5.29 oz shrimp, shelled, frozen
3.53 oz ricotta
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1.5 tbsp brandy
2 tsp turmeric powder
salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)
chopped parsley (to taste)

Tools

1 Pot
1 Pan
1 Colander
1 Cutting board
1 Knife
Toothpick
1 Bowl

Steps

To prepare the spaghetti with shrimp and turmeric, you must first clean the fish. I used frozen, but fresh will work just as well. Rinse the fish thoroughly under running water, remove the head by bending and pulling it off. Then remove the legs. Insert your fingers under the shell and detach it from the flesh, trying not to break it. Leave a piece of tail attached for better presentation.
Next, slit along the back with a pair of scissors or a knife and remove the black thread using a toothpick. The shrimp are now clean, shall we proceed with the recipe?
Cook the pasta in plenty of salted water. Meanwhile, sauté the previously cleaned shrimp in a pan with the oil and deglaze with the brandy, allowing the alcohol to evaporate. Then season with salt and pepper and cook for a couple of minutes with the lid on.
In a separate bowl, place the ricotta, add the turmeric, salt, pepper, and a couple of tablespoons of pasta cooking water to make a creamy mixture.
Finally, drain the pasta, toss it for a few minutes in the pan with the shrimp, and then pour it into the bowl with the ricotta and turmeric cream and mix.
The pasta with shrimp and turmeric is ready! Serve it with some chopped parsley.