Spaghetti Nero with Garlic Shrimp
User Reviews
4.5
33 reviews
Excellent
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Cook Time
mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
864 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Spaghetti Nero with Garlic Shrimp
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This Spaghetti Nero with Garlic Shrimp tastes like it comes straight from a fine dining restaurant. The wonderful squid ink pasta is coated in a delicious garlic butter sauce and topped with juicy seared shrimp. Such an elegant and easy dinner, perfect for date night or for entertaining. You can use fresh arugula/rocket or spinach in the dish and the addition of red pepper flakes is totally optional!
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Ingredients
- 8 oz squid ink pasta
- 4 cloves garlic
- 9 oz peeled and de-veined shrimp
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ⅓ cup butter - cut into cubes
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon chilli flakes - optional
- 1 cup arugula/baby spinach
- parmesan - optional
Instructions
- Peel the garlic and slice it paper thin (see note1) and set it to one side for later.
- Place a large pan of water onto boil. Once it is bubbling add a generous amount of salt and cook the squid ink pasta according to the package instructions. (Reserve a cup of the pasta water before draining)
- Place a large frying pan over medium high heat and once hot add the olive oil and the shrimp. Cook for 1 minutes on each side.
- Add in the butter cubes, garlic, oregano and chilli flakes. The butter should melt instantly. Pour in ¼ cup of the pasta cooking water and allow the sauce to bubble gently for a further 2 minutes. Season the sauce generously with salt and pepper.
- Add in the arugula/spinach.
- Drain the pasta mix into the butter sauce, stir to combine, adding more cooking water to loosen the pasta if needed.
- Serve immediately, garnished with parmesan, if desired.
Notes
- Slicing the garlic rather than mincing it, means it won't burn in the butter whilst the shrimp cook.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
864kcal
(43%)
Carbohydrates
83g
(28%)
Protein
41g
(82%)
Fat
41g
(63%)
Saturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Cholesterol
402mg
(134%)
Sodium
1307mg
(54%)
Potassium
163mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1255IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
8.6mg
(10%)
Calcium
221mg
(22%)
Iron
6.7mg
(37%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 864 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 864kcal | 43% |
| Carbohydrates | 83g | 28% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 402mg | 134% |
| Sodium | 1307mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 163mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1255IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 8.6mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 221mg | 22% |
| Iron | 6.7mg | 37% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
33 reviews
Excellent
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