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January 22, 2024
SHRIMP PINK PASTA
Pink shrimp pasta is a wonderful meal featuring tender shrimp cooked just right and mixed with a creamy tomato sauce. This sauce takes on a pink color from a combination of tomatoes, cream, and spices, producing a rich and tasty flavor that goes well with the shrimp. It is a soothing and delicious pasta dish that is quick to make and sure to please your taste buds.
THE PASTA
For this dish, my preferred pasta is spaghetti. However, you can choose any pasta you like. I suggest trying ziti, penne, or rigatoni.
Start by cooking the pasta until it is al dente, following the directions on the package, and remember to put a little salt in the boiling water. While the pasta is cooking, save about half a cup of the water, and when the pasta is cooked just right, drain it. This allows you to work on the sauce while the pasta is cooking, making sure everything is ready at the same time.
THE PINK SAUCE
Pink shrimp pasta combines tender shrimp in a creamy, tomatoflavored sauce. The pink color comes from a mix of tomatoes, cream, and spices, which envelopes the shrimp and coats each pasta strand nicely. It is a flavorful dish that offers a nice mix of savory and mildly tangy tastes. This pasta is a warm and delightful option that merges the best of seafood with creamy sauces.
COOKING THE SHRIMPS
Cooking shrimp can be somewhat challenging, so I will share some advice to cook them perfectly!
- Heat your pan: Utilize a hot skillet or frying pan. You can add olive oil, butter, or a mix of both for extra flavor.
- Choose good shrimp: Start with fresh shrimp or shrimp that have been thawed properly. Look for shrimp with firm, clear, and slightly pink shells. Ensure they smell fresh.
- Size matters:Remember that larger shrimp take a bit longer to cook than smaller ones, so adjust your cooking time accordingly.
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Consider size: Keep in mind that larger shrimp need a bit more time to cook than smaller ones, so adjust your cooking time as needed.
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Dry before cooking: Cooking shrimp while they are wet will make them taste boiled instead of grilled. So, be sure to dry them thoroughly before cooking.
- Avoid overcooking: For larger shrimp, cook them for about 23 minutes on each side. Overcooking will make them tough and strip them of their juiciness.
Here are the ingredients needed for the sauce:
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Large or medium shrimps
- Crushed tomatoes
- Onion
- Heavy cream
- Chili flakes
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
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SHRIMP PINK PASTA
Pink shrimp pasta is a delightful dish featuring succulent shrimp cooked to tender perfection, tossed in a creamy tomato-based sauce. The sauce gets its pink hue from a blend of tomatoes, cream, and seasoning, giving it a rich, savory flavor that perfectly complements the shrimp. It's a comforting and flavorful pasta dish that's quick to prepare and guaranteed to satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
- 240 g pasta
- 200 g king size shrimps
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 onion finely chopped
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Begin by bringing a generously salted pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and follow the instructions on the package for cooking time. Before draining, remember to save at least 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water.
- In a saucepan, add the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add in the chopped onions and the shrimps and season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Cook on both sides for 2-3 minutes.
- In the same pan, add in the heavy cream, crushed tomatoes and pasta water.
- Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Let it simmer for a bit.
- Now add in the cooked pasta and mix until incorporated.
- Enjoy while warm!
If you’ve given this recipe a try and it won you over, please share your thoughts by leaving a rating and comment below! If you have any questions about this recipe, don’t hesitate to ask – I’m here to help and will respond promptly.
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