Spicy Shrimp pasta

This Spicy Garlic Shrimp Pasta recipe make an incredible hearty delicacy. The combination of garlic, red pepper flakes, and shrimp create a spicy dish bursting with flavors. Make for dinner under 20 minutes, and enjoy!

Course dinner

Keyword pasta, Shrimp and pasta

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Servings

Calories 320.3kcal

Ingredients

12 oz rotini pasta most pasta type will work

For the sauce

1 red bell pepper halved and seeded
4 large Roma tomatoes halved
1 large red onion cut into thick slices
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves minced
grated ginger
½ cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
2 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon chili flakes or add to taste
A handful of parsley
salt and pepper to taste

Shrimp

1 lb shrimp deveined and cleaned
¼ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Arrange bell peppers, tomatoes, and onion slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the vegetables are tender and slightly charred.
While the veggies are roasting in the oven, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta and salt and cook the pasta al dente according to package instructions; drain well and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
Once the veggies are roasting. Put them in a heat-safe high-speed blender and blend until smooth. Set aside for later.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Season shrimp with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the shrimp tom the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until pink and cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger in the same pan and deglaze the pan with chicken broth.
Stir in the roasted tomato sauce, bouillon powder, oregano, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Add ¼ cup pasta water add more if needed) and leave to simmer for about 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the cooked pasta and shrimp to the sauce, tossing to combine and ensure everything is well coated. Adjust seasoning if necessary and garnish with chopped parsley.
Serve immediately.

Notes

Keep about one cup of pasta water while draining it out. The starchy water will help to keep the flavor and loosen up the sauce.
Don’t overcook the pasta and shrimp. The pasta will become too soft and the shrimp will be tough and chewy.
The quantity of salt depends on the salt in the broth or pasta water. Please don’t rush to add salt and adjust it accordingly.
You can add extra veggies like spinach, broccoli, zucchini, or asparagus.

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