Spicy Shrimp Bucatini – Blue Apron

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 2

Spicy Shrimp Bucatini - Blue Apron Recipe

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

630

Sugar

Fat

20g

Blue Apron's Spicy Shrimp Bucatini recipe is a delicious and easy-to-prepare meal, perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is an Italian-American classic, with the addition of spicy shrimp, crispy breadcrumbs, and green cabbage for a unique twist. The bucatini pasta has a hollow center that captures the flavors of the sauce, making it a perfect vehicle for the spicy tomato sauce that is flavored with garlic and crushed red pepper flakes. This dish can be adjusted to your desired level of spiciness by adding more or less red pepper flakes. It is a perfect meal for seafood lovers, spice enthusiasts, and fans of Italian cuisine. Bon appétit!

Instructions

1.	Peel and finely chop the garlic, and then slice the lemon in half.
2.	Trim the green cabbage and discard the core before roughly chopping the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
3.	In a large pot, bring a salted water to boil then add the bucatini pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente.
4.	Reserve one cup of the pasta cooking water before draining the pasta and setting aside.
5.	While the pasta is cooking, heat some olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
6.	Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, then add the tomato paste and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
7.	Add the chopped cabbage, juice from half of the lemon, and crushed red pepper flakes to the pan.
8.	Cook for 5-7 minutes or until the cabbage is lightly browned and tender, stirring occasionally.
9.	Add the shrimp to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes until they are pink and no longer translucent.
10.	Add the drained pasta to the pan with the shrimp and vegetables, along with 1/2 cup of reserved pasta water.
11.	Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
12.	Divide the pasta mixture between plates, sprinkle the panko breadcrumbs on top, and squeeze the remaining lemon juice over everything before serving.

PROS

This Spicy Shrimp Bucatini recipe is quick and easy, taking only 30 minutes to prepare and cook.

The spicy combination of shrimp, bucatini pasta, tomato paste, crushed red pepper flakes, and cabbage brings bold and unique flavors to your taste buds.

CONS

Shrimp may cause an allergic reaction in some people.

This recipe is high in cholesterol, fat, and sodium, which could be a concern for those with dietary restrictions.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is a good source of protein, with 24 grams of protein in a serving.
It also contains vitamin C and fiber from the green cabbage. Tomatoes and lemons are packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.

	10 ounces shrimp , raw cleaned and no tail
	6 ounces bucatini pasta
	2 garlic cloves
	1 lemon
	1/2 lb green cabbage
	2 tablespoons tomato paste
	1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
	1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes