Spicy Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta
Ingredients
- 1-pound large shrimp, peeled and de-veined
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp. olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ cup small red pepper, diced
- ¼ cup white wine
- 1 tsp. chili flakes or 3 tsp. crushed chili paste, to taste, optional
- 3 tbsp. fresh basil, chopped
- 1-½ cups whipping cream
- Pasta, couscous or rice, for serving
Instructions
- In a medium skillet, over medium heat, lightly sauté the garlic in the olive oil.
- Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper and sauté for only about 3 minutes.
- Remove the shrimp from the pan and add the white wine.
- Reduce the white wine to about half before adding the chili paste, red pepper and cream.
- Simmer the sauce for a couple of minutes until the cream begins to thicken slightly.
- Add the shrimp back to the pan along with the chopped herbs and simmer only for an additional minute or so before serving over your favorite pasta, couscous or rice.
Notes
If you are not a fan of spicy food, omit the chili paste and substitute a tablespoon or so of Dijon mustard for an equally good dish without the kick.
