Spicy and Creamy Shrimp Pasta Recipe

If you are a pasta lover like me, you should try this spicy and creamy shrimp pasta recipe by Island Vibe Cooking. It is super delicious – one of the best recipes I have ever made at home! I was afraid it will be too spicy, but surprisingly it’s not. The red pepper flakes just gave the right amount of kick and made this pasta even better. What’s more? It has the perfect texture and seasonings! Your whole family will definitely love this. Watch the video below and start cooking.

Ingredients:

• pappardelle pasta (or your preferred pasta)
• 1 tablespoon of chicken broth

For the shrimp:

• 4 oz of large shrimp
• 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon of paprika
• 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon of onion powder
• 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon of cajun seasoning

For the pasta sauce:

• 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
• 1 small yellow onion (chopped)
• 1/2 tablespoon of garlic (minced)
• 2-3 tablespoons of tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon of dry pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon of cajun seasoning
• 1/2 lemon (for lemon juice)
• 1 tablespoon of oil
• 1 handful of fresh spinach
• 1 cup of heavy cream
• 1 cup of parmesan cheese
• salt and pepper to taste

[social_warfare buttons=”Facebook,Pinterest,Twitter,WhatsApp”]

Instructions:

Step 1:

Add water to a pot and season with chicken broth and salt. Cover with the lid and let it boil. Once boiling, add the pasta and stir. Allow it to boil for 7 minutes or until al dente. Remove the pasta from the water and save half a cup of the pasta water.

Step 2:

Put the peeled shrimps into a bowl. Season the shrimps with paprika, Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and cajun seasoning. Toss well until fully covered.

Step 3:

Put 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a skillet. Once hot, place the shrimps and cook each side for 1 minute. Make sure to not overcook the shrimp. Once done, remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 4:

Using the same skillet, put 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter and let it melt. Add the yellow onion, minced garlic, tomato paste, and oil into the skillet. Cook for 3 minutes. Add the pepper flakes, cajun seasoning, and lemon juice. Stir well. Add pasta water, spinach, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and parmesan cheese into the mixture. Stir again.

Step 5:

Once the cheese is melted put the heat to low. Add the pasta and twirl using a thong. Keep stirring until well combined. Put the shrimp into the pasta and mix again.

Spicy and Creamy Shrimp Pasta Recipe