SHRIMP PASTA RECIPE

A creamy shrimp pasta easy to prepare, perfect for everyday menus but also suitable for special occasions.

A very simple recipe in which the sauce consists of a delicate yet tasty sauce made with shrimp, part of which is blended, a bit of cream (yes, I know, don’t be horrified but a little bit is needed!) and spices for flavor.

A hearty sauce that perfectly envelops any type of pasta to create a uniquely creamy first course.

Shrimp or prawns? Actually, it’s more a matter of inches. Both are ideal: fleshy, flavorful but delicately so, quick to clean and cook, and you can use both fresh (preferably if you can) and frozen ones, always obtaining an excellent result.

Once chosen, all you have to do is cook them! For the pasta shape, you can indulge yourself: both long (spaghetti, fettuccine, linguine) and short (penne, farfalle, paccheri) are fine.

The Creamy Shrimp Pasta will allow you to serve a delicious, complete, and tasty dish, appreciated even by those who do not normally love fish and shellfish-based sauces.

If you love shellfish-based sauces, you can also try.

Difficulty: Very Easy
Cost: Medium
Preparation time: 15 Minutes
Portions: 4
Cooking methods: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian

444.76 Kcal

calories per serving

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Energy 444.76 (Kcal)
Carbohydrates 30.87 (g) of which sugars 5.29 (g)
Proteins 19.62 (g)
Fat 23.89 (g) of which saturated 0.66 (g)of which unsaturated 0.39 (g)
Fibers 1.85 (g)
Sodium 820.12 (mg)

Indicative values for a portion of 125 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

11 oz pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, penne)
14 oz shrimp (fresh or frozen, weight after cleaning)
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
garlic (1 clove)
1.7 fl oz brandy
7 fl oz fresh liquid cream
1 tbsp tomato paste
to taste salt
1 tsp chopped parsley
black pepper (ground, optional)

Tools

Pot
Pan
Immersion Blender

Steps

Heat a pot with plenty of salted water to cook the pasta. When it reaches a boil, add the pasta and cook it al dente according to the package instructions (for al dente cooking, remove the pasta about 2 minutes before the end).

While the pasta is cooking, prepare the shrimp. Shrimp cleaning: remove the head and shell. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pan together with a garlic clove. As soon as the oil is hot, add the shrimp and cook over medium heat for about 2 minutes. Deglaze with the Brandy and let the alcohol evaporate, then remove the garlic clove.
Add the cream, stir to distribute it, and color with the tomato paste.
Take some shrimp with 2 tablespoons of the pan sauce and 1 tablespoon of pasta cooking water. Place in the blender and blend until smooth.
Drain the pasta al dente, pour it directly into the pan with the sauce, add the shrimp and the obtained shrimp cream. Stir until the pasta is completely covered with the sauce. Serve the Creamy Shrimp Pasta warm with a sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley and a pinch of black pepper.

TIPS AND VARIATIONS

SHRIMP: you can use either fresh or frozen shrimp.

CREAM: you can substitute cream with ricotta.

VARIATIONS: The Creamy Shrimp Pasta is a very versatile first course that can be personalized: you can add zucchini, fresh cherry tomatoes, or, if you like strong flavors, a bit of fresh chili pepper.

STORAGE

The creamy shrimp pasta should be consumed as soon as it is ready. You can store it in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 1 day. When consuming, it is advisable to add a tablespoon of water and heat in the pan.

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