Creamy Chipotle Shrimp Pasta
A delicious bowl of pasta drenched in a creamy chipotle sauce with succulent shrimp and a kick of spice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta, cooked al dente
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo, finely chopped
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Boil the Pasta: Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Once al dente, drain and set it aside.
- Sauté the Shrimp: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp, cooking for about 2 minutes on each side until they turn pink. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the Garlic: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Create the Dreamy Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream, followed by chipotle peppers, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir and let simmer for about 3 minutes.
- Bring Back the Shrimp: Return the shrimp to the skillet, stirring to coat them in the sauce.
- Combine with Pasta: Add the cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese into the skillet. Toss gently.
- Garnish Delightfully: Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg