Shrimp and Pasta in a Tomato-Chile Cream Sauce

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1
Shrimp and Pasta in a Tomato-Chile Cream Sauce - A Spicy Seafood Pasta Dish
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/4 cup kosher salt
1 lb linguine
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb large shrimp , peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons essence seasoning salt
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 cup finely chopped yellow onion
1/4 cup finely chopped jalapeno
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 cup diced tomato
1/2 cup reserved pasta cooking water
1 cup grated monterey jack pepper cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
900
Sugar
7g
Fat
51g
This Shrimp and Pasta in a Tomato-Chile Cream Sauce is a delicious dish that typically consists of linguine, shrimp, tomato, jalapeno, cream, and a variety of seasonings to create a spicy pasta experience that is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. The dish is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for seafood fans with a taste for spicy food. Though the recipe uses spicy chile, you can easily tweak the spiciness by reducing or omitting the jalapeno or replacing it with a milder pepper.

Instructions

1.In a large pot, bring 5 quarts of water to a boil, then add kosher salt and bring the water back to a boil.
2.Add linguine and cook pasta until tender but still firm to the bite. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water and drain pasta.
3.In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium-high heat and add olive oil. When hot, add the shrimp and season them with essence seasoning salt and 1 teaspoon of salt. Cook until they are pink, about 2 minutes per side. Remove shrimp and set aside.
4.In the same skillet, add yellow onion, jalapeno, and garlic. Saute until onion becomes translucent, about 3 minutes.
5.Pour in heavy cream and ground black pepper, stirring occasionally until sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
6.Add tomato and stir to combine, then add reserved pasta cooking water. Simmer until tomato is heated through, about 2 minutes.
7.Add Monterey Jack pepper cheese and parmesan cheese, stirring to combine until cheeses have melted, about 5 minutes.
8.Return shrimp to the skillet with the sauce and add chopped parsley and basil leaves, then mix well.
9.Add cooked linguine to the skillet with the sauce, and toss until pasta is coated with sauce evenly.

PROS

This dish is satisfying and filling enough to be served as a full meal and can be made quickly and easily.

The blend of flavors – spicy chile, creamy sauce, and juicy shrimp – makes this dish interesting and enjoyable.

Shrimp is a good source of protein, selenium, and vitamin B12 and may support brain and heart health, and bone strength.

CONS

The heavy cream and cheese used in the recipe make this dish high in calories and fat.

The spicy chile may not be suitable for those who can’t tolerate spicy food.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Shrimp contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties that may help in protecting against chronic diseases and reducing inflammation in the body.
Chile contains capsaicin which can speed up metabolism, reduces appetite, and temporarily raises body temperature.

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