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    Foody Schmoody Blog Recipes For Everyone » Main Course / Meals » Seafood

    Published: Mar 5, 2015 · Modified: Jan 21, 2021 by foodyschmoody ·

    Spicy Shrimp Pasta

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    Spicy Shrimp Pasta - This entire meal comes together in less than 30 minutes, making it a perfect choice for a busy weeknight.

     

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    Spicy Shrimp Pasta   Surprised to see a seafood recipe here? Despite the fact that this is my first seafood based recipe ever posted,  I do actually enjoy seafood.  While I like it, my husband does not.  So I was over the moon excited the other day when he agreed to eat a shrimp dish if I made it with pasta.  I assured him that the dish would have so much flavor that he wouldn't mind the seafood; he'd like it even. I couldn't even contain my excitement at the fact that he was willing to try this dish.....   Spicy Shrimp Pasta   Until the day I was preparing it.  I could feel the wind being taken out of my sails the second he walked in the house and looked at the shrimp and said "what's for dinner".  There was just something in his tone.  As I'm cooking, he's at the table with my son building with Legos and gets up to open the window.  Okay, strike two.  If he's opening the window in 20 degree weather to get rid of a food smell, chances are he's not eating it.  It didn't even have an odor.  Dramatic, much? I'll spare you the details but long story made short, I ate this dish all by myself and he ate an English Muffin.  Whatever. It was his loss.  It was darn good.  Listen though, this is called Spicy Shrimp Pasta for a reason.  It has got a lot of heat.  If you want to cut back on the heat, please cut down the amount of chili garlic sauce.  I used 2 T but it was hot.  Probably too hot for most, so I'm saying start with 1 T and if you are brave, add a bit more after tasting.   Spicy Shrimp Pasta   If you are a shrimp eater and not my husband, this dish is great for weeknights.  The entire thing came together in about 20 minutes.  The longest part was the pasta cooking.  Great last minute meal to throw together. So take in this seafood recipe because I think it will be a while before I get him to even entertain the idea of trying another one!

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    Spicy Shrimp Pasta

    Spicy Shrimp Pasta

    Christine
    5 from 6 votes
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    Ingredients
      

    • 12 oz gemelli pasta
    • 1 T butter
    • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined (if frozen, defrost)
    • 1-2 T chili garlic sauce more or less to taste
    • 1 T brown sugar
    • 1 T soy sauce
    • 6 oz baby arugula or baby green mix
    • ÂĽ C parmesan cheese grated

    Instructions
     

    • Prepare pasta according to package instructions. Drain pasta, reserving 1 C cooking water.
    • While pasta is cooking, melt butter in a large non stick skillet, over medium/high heat and add shrimp. Cook shrimp just 2-3 minutes per side.
    • In a small bowl stir together chili garlic sauce, brown sugar and soy sauce. Pour sauce over shrimp.
    • Stir in arugula until wilted.
    • Add cooked pasta to skillet, stirring well to distribute everything evenly and cook just 2 minutes longer. If pasta seems dry, stir in ÂĽ C pasta cooking water at a time until desired consistency.
    • Stir in parmesan cheese and serve.

    Notes

    Recipe adapted from http://www.howsweeteats.com/2012/02/spicy-parmesan-shrimp-skillet/
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

     

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    1. Kecia says

      March 05, 2015 at 1:04 pm

      This looks like a wonderful meal for date night in! My Honey and I wold both love it!

      Reply
      • foodyschmoody says

        March 05, 2015 at 9:11 pm

        I'm jealous Kecia, I wish my guy would eat it!

        Reply
    2. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

      March 05, 2015 at 3:22 pm

      This looks delicious, and who doesn't love a dish that easy to get on the table, too! Love the added arugula!

      Reply
      • foodyschmoody says

        March 05, 2015 at 9:10 pm

        Thanks Patricia. I find myself throwing arugula in so many dishes lately just to add some color and get some greens in the family!

        Reply
    3. Nicole Neverman says

      March 05, 2015 at 6:34 pm

      This dish sounds absolutely wonderful. It ticks all the right boxes, quick, easy, spicy, and shrimp!

      Reply
      • foodyschmoody says

        March 05, 2015 at 9:10 pm

        Thank you, Nicole!

        Reply
    4. Healing Tomato says

      March 06, 2015 at 1:24 am

      5 stars
      Pasta recipes are always my favorite. This recipe looks really good.

      Reply
    5. April J Harris says

      March 13, 2015 at 9:57 pm

      5 stars
      Your Spicy Shrimp Pasta sounds amazing, Christine! I like the sweet / spicy thing you've got going on in it - I'd love this for dinner any night of the week! Thank you for sharing it with us at the Hearth and Soul hop. Yummed, pinned and will tweet 🙂

      Reply
    6. Carrie Osburn says

      March 14, 2015 at 5:28 pm

      5 stars
      It's REALLY spicy but delicious. My sinuses will be clear for a month. LoL though my hubs bought the Hot chili garlic sauce.

      Reply
      • foodyschmoody says

        March 14, 2015 at 7:19 pm

        I was hoping it wouldn't be TOO spicy for others that's why the warning in the post. I'm so glad you enjoyed it though; definitely a sinus clearer! I'm not sure that there is a milder version of the chili garlic sauce, the only one I've ever seen is the hot one. Thanks for leaving your feedback, I GREATLY appreciate it!

        Reply
    7. Sue says

      August 27, 2016 at 12:15 am

      5 stars
      This was delicious - thank you

      Reply
      • foodyschmoody says

        August 27, 2016 at 9:27 am

        Oh I'm so glad you enjoyed it! I just love hearing feedback {especially the good kind} 🙂

        Reply
    8. dave says

      November 19, 2016 at 1:32 pm

      5 stars
      Fantastic dish, but better without the sugar. I made it, loved it, my wife liked it but suggested we try it again without the sugar -- I did, and she loved it off the charts. Making it again tonight!

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      • foodyschmoody says

        November 20, 2016 at 7:50 pm

        I'm so glad you enjoyed it. I'll have to try it one of these days w/out the sugar.

        Reply

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