Spaghetti with Shrimp in a Creamy Tomato Sauce
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
506 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Spaghetti with Shrimp in a Creamy Tomato Sauce
Description
Spaghetti with Shrimp in a Creamy Tomato Sauce features medium shrimp cooked briefly in olive oil then combined with a sauce made from diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, chili flakes, and basil simmered with white wine and butter. Adding heavy cream softens the tomato's acidity to create a luscious, slightly spicy sauce. Cooking the pasta until just tender and tossing it gently with the sauce ensures it is well coated without becoming mushy. The addition of freshly grated Parmesan cheese delivers a savory finish, complementing the shrimp and creamy tomato sauce.
The texture contrasts tender shrimp with a smooth sauce and al dente pasta, offering a balanced mouthfeel. This dish is ideal for a dinner that combines fresh seafood and vegetables in a rich yet bright sauce. The use of white wine adds depth and aroma, while the chili flakes bring a subtle heat without overpowering the other flavors.
To serve, sprinkle with Parmesan and enjoy with a light side salad or crusty bread. The recipe's method highlights gentle cooking to preserve the shrimp’s texture, making it a practical option for those seeking an elegant pasta entrée.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Shrimp peeled and deveined, medium, raw
- 3/4 lb spaghetti or angel hair pasta
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 6 tomato diced, medium
- 1 onion or 1/4 cup green onion, finely chopped, small
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes hot
- 1/2 tsp basil or 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil, dried
- 1 garlic pressed, clove
- 4 Tbsp butter unsalted
- 1 cup white wine avoid sweet wine, dry
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- Parmesan Cheese to serve
Instructions
- Peel shrimp and dry on paper towels. Lightly season shrimp with salt and pepper and saute in 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium/high heat, just until cooked through, about 3 minutes, flipping the shrimp halfway through cooking. Set aside.
- Put the tomatoes, onion, chili flakes, basil, garlic and butter in a heavy pan, season with salt and pepper. Add the wine and cook over med/high heat until mixture is soft and most of the wine has evaporated. You will have about 1/4 cup liquid remaining.
- Cook pasta in salted water with 1 tablespoon olive oil, according to the package instructions until al dente (tender but firm to the bite). Rinse, Drain and set aside.
- Once the sauce has mostly evaporated, stir in the cream and add the shrimp. Warm through gently for 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Toss the pasta with the sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 506 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 506kcal | 25% |
| Carbs | 51g | |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 238mg | 79% |
| Sodium | 610mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 548mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1577IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 159mg | 16% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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