This Spicy Creamy Shrimp Pasta is going to be your new go-to for date night or a crowd-pleaser at any party.
With plump prawns and al dente rigatoni enveloped in a cheesy, spicy, creamy sauce, this dish hits all the right notes.
The best part? It’s ready in less than 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 400 g rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb prawns, deveined & deshelled
- 1.5 tbsp Korean red chili paste (gochujang)
- 2 shallots, chopped
- 1.5 tbsp garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Handful of parsley, chopped & separated by stem
- ½ tbsp dried red chili flakes
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- ½ cup hot pasta water, reserved
- 1.5 tbsp oil
Seasoning mix:
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp thyme
- ½ tsp oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp cumin
Instructions
Step 1: Season the prawns with the seasoning mix. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
Step 2: Heat tbsp oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Cook the prawns for 4-5 minutes until fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
Step 3: In the same pan, sauté the garlic, parsley stems, shallots, and red chili flakes for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
Step 4: Add the gochujang and stir well. Pour in the heavy cream and simmer for 1 minute until the sauce thickens.
Step 5: Stir in the reserved pasta water and cooked pasta. Add the prawns back to the pan and mix in the parmesan cheese until everything is well coated.
Step 6: Garnish with chopped parsley and more parmesan if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can I use a different type of pasta?
Yes, you can use any pasta like spaghetti or penne instead of rigatoni.
2. What if I don’t want it spicy?
Replace the gochujang with tomato paste for a non-spicy version.
3. Can I make this dish ahead of time?
Yes, but it’s best enjoyed fresh. If needed, reheat gently on the stove with a splash of cream.
4. What can I use instead of prawns?
You can substitute prawns with chicken or tofu for a different protein option.
5. How can I make this dish creamier?
Add more heavy cream or pasta water to reach your desired creaminess.
Spicy Creamy Shrimp Pasta
Ingredients
- 400 g rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb prawns deveined & deshelled
- 1.5 tbsp Korean red chili paste (gochujang)
- 2 shallots chopped
- 1.5 tbsp garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Handful of parsley chopped & separated by stem
- ½ tbsp dried red chili flakes
- 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
- ½ cup hot pasta water reserved
- 1.5 tbsp oil
Seasoning mix:
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp thyme
- ½ tsp oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp cumin
Instructions
- Season the prawns with the seasoning mix. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Cook the prawns for 4-5 minutes until fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté the garlic, parsley stems, shallots, and red chili flakes for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the gochujang and stir well. Pour in the heavy cream and simmer for 1 minute until the sauce thickens.
- Stir in the reserved pasta water and cooked pasta. Add the prawns back to the pan and mix in the parmesan cheese until everything is well coated.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and more parmesan if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
