Description
This Garlic and Chili Shrimp Pasta is a delightful combination of succulent shrimp, spicy chorizo, and al dente linguini, all tossed in a flavorful sauce with smoked paprika and semi-dried tomatoes. It’s a quick and satisfying meal that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 large shrimp (prawns)
- 2–3 cloves garlic
- 1 chorizo sausage
- ½ cup semi-dried tomatoes
- 9 oz (250g) linguini pasta
- 1 tsp chili flakes (less if really hot)
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 1 ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 4 tbsp (60g) soft butter
- Parsley leaves (large handful)
- ½ lemon (for squeezing)
- Salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta al dente according to package instructions.
- Prepare ingredients: Devein and rinse shrimp. Slice chorizo thinly. Peel and chop garlic. Finely chop parsley.
- Cook shrimp and chorizo: In a medium pan over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add shrimp and chorizo. Cook for 45 seconds on each side, or until shrimp are browned but still translucent inside. Set aside.
- Sauté garlic and chili: In the same pan, add a drizzle of olive oil, garlic, and chili flakes. Sweat garlic until soft, being careful not to brown it. Add smoked paprika and mix well. Deglaze with white wine and reduce by half. Squeeze in lemon juice.
- Combine ingredients: Return shrimp and chorizo to the pan along with semi-dried tomatoes, chopped parsley, and a bit of pasta cooking water. Add a drizzle of olive oil and season with salt. Mix and toss well over high heat for 20 seconds.
Notes
- Adjust the chili flakes according to your heat preference.
- For added flavor, consider marinating the shrimp in olive oil, lemon, and garlic for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg