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Squid Ink Pasta with Shrimp

Squid Ink Pasta with Shrimp: A Gourmet Delight in 30 Minutes

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A flavorful and visually stunning dish featuring squid ink pasta and shrimp, perfect for a quick dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Ingredients
  • 1 pound Squid Ink Pasta Substitution: Use regular spaghetti or linguini if unavailable.
Seafood Ingredients
  • 1 pound Shrimp, peeled and deveined Tip: Use large shrimp for the best texture.
Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil For sautéing ingredients.
  • 6 cloves Garlic, thinly sliced Offers aromatic depth.
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 10 ounces Cherry Tomatoes, halved Freshness and acidity.
  • ⅓ cup White Wine or Dry Vermouth Substitution: Omit for a non-alcoholic version; add more lemon juice.
  • ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes For a hint of heat.
Fresh Ingredients
  • 2 Lemons, zested and juiced Brightens the dish.
  • ½ cup Basil, chopped Infuses freshness.
Creamy Ingredients
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Adds creaminess.
  • Kosher Salt To taste.
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper To taste.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Large skillet
  • colander

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Bring salted water to a boil; cook the squid ink pasta according to package instructions (7-9 minutes). Reserve ½ cup cooking water, then drain.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet; sauté garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and golden.
  3. Mix in tomato paste; cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute until deep red.
  4. Add cherry tomatoes, white wine, and red pepper flakes; season and cook for 3-5 minutes.
  5. Stir in shrimp; cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque.
  6. Combine pasta, butter, reserved water, lemon zest, juice, and half the basil; toss gently.
  7. Remove from heat, mix in remaining basil, and serve garnished with fresh basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 1100mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Perfect for a quick, gourmet experience at home, ideal for impressing guests or family.

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