It is getting cold outside and you really don’t feel like hitting the supermarket to pick up items to make a complex meal. If this sounds like you, then this shrimp pasta with frozen shrimp is the perfect fix for a Friday night of Netflixing. Just grab the frozen shrimp from the freezer, pesto sauce and pasta from the cupboard and you are good-to-go.
Recipe: Shrimp Pasta with Frozen Shrimp
Preparation: 10 minutes
Cooking: 20 minutes
Level: Easy
Servings: 3-4
Ingredients
- 1 kg frozen shrimp
- 1 pack spaghetti
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1 chili pepper
- Black pepper
- Parmesan cheese
- A few basil leaves
- 3 tbsp pesto
Instructions
Preparation
- Make sure the shrimp are properly thawed.
- Remove the heads and shells from the shrimp.
- Devein them by making a slight incision along the back and pulling out the vein.
- Pat them dry with paper towels.
Marinating the Shrimp
- Finely chop the garlic and place it in a bowl.
- Add the chili, paprika, and olive oil.
- Grind plenty of black pepper over the mixture.
- Add the shrimp, mix well, cover, and let marinate in the fridge for 10 minutes.
Cooking the Shrimp Stock
- Meanwhile, boil the shrimp shells in a pot for 15 minutes.
- Strain the stock and set it aside.
Cooking the Pasta
- Boil the pasta in salted water for 2 minutes less than the package instructions.
Making the Sauce
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the shrimp and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in a bit of the shrimp stock, just enough to partially cover the shrimp, and bring to a boil.
- Using tongs, transfer the slightly drained pasta directly into the pan.
- Stir the pasta using circular motions to combine everything well.
- Remove the pan from the heat.
- Add 3 tbsp of homemade pesto and mix well.
Serving
- Serve immediately, garnishing with fresh basil leaves and grated Parmesan cheese.
Source: Argiro
