Spicy Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Spicy Garlic Shrimp Pasta is a high-protein pasta recipe ready in 25 min. It makes 4 servings, each 630 kcal with 36 g protein. Intermediate level, 14 ingredients.

Recipe by @bitesofberi, adapted and measured by Cookpath.

  • 25 min20 min hands-on
  • Intermediatelevel
  • 630kcal a serving
  • 36 gprotein
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Spicy Garlic Shrimp Pasta

What is Spicy Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Linguine with seared spicy shrimp, blistered cherry tomatoes and a garlicky olive oil and white wine sauce.

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How to make Spicy Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Tips from the cook

  • Cook the pasta 1–2 minutes less than the pack says: it keeps cooking in the pan.
  • Turn the heat down before the garlic goes in, so it doesn't burn.
  • Don't skip the pasta water: without it the sauce won't cling to the linguine.
  • Less heat: use fewer chilli flakes and less cayenne. No wine? Use seafood or vegetable stock.
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Meal prep and storage

Keeps 2–3 days in the fridge; reheat on the stove or in the microwave with a little water.

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Spicy Garlic Shrimp Pasta substitutions

Out of something, or cooking around an allergy. Each swap was checked against a source.

Shrimp2 options
  • Chicken breast strips 1:1 by weight; cook a little longer

    Not seafood taste.

  • Firm tofu cubes 1:1 by weight

    Still contains soy.

Cayenne pepper2 options
  • Hot smoked paprika or chilli powder use 2x the amount

    Less heat.

  • Leave out (optional heat at 1/4 tsp) leave out (optional heat only)
Linguine1 option
  • Gluten-free spaghetti 1:1 by weight

    Cook 1 min less.

Shallot2 options
  • White onion, finely diced 1:1 by volume (use slightly less)

    Stronger; still allium.

  • Leek or chives 1:1 by volume

    Still allium.

Chilli flakes2 options
  • Leave out (optional heat, 1/4 tsp) leave out (optional heat only)
  • Sweet paprika for colour same amount

    No heat.

White wine1 option
  • Stock + 1 tsp lemon juice or mild vinegar per 100 ml 1:1 by volume

    Less complexity.

    Still contains celery.

Parmesan1 option
  • Leave out leave out (garnish only)

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