Description
This delicious shrimp seafood pasta with a bright citrus and vegetable broth base is an absolutely fantastic meal that’s ready in 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 shallots (thinly sliced)
- 5 cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 pound angel hair pasta
- Optional: chopped parsley and lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Step: Start heating a large pot of very salty water over high heat.
- Step: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat.
- Step: Once the oil is hot, add the shrimp, and toss to coat the shrimp in the oil.
- Step: Sprinkle the shrimp with half the salt, black pepper, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Cook the shrimp for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally till they are pink and cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the pot and set aside for later.
- Step: Place the same skillet back on the stovetop and increase heat to medium-high. Add the butter and allow it to melt. Once bubbling, add the shallots and allow them to sauté for 3 minutes. Add the garlic and the remaining spices to the skillet. Stir continuously for 30 seconds.
- Step: Add the vegetable broth to the skillet and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
- Step: Cook the angel hair pasta in the large pot of boiling water according to the package directions. Save 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
- Step: Add the pasta water to the skillet and allow the sauce to simmer for an additional 2 to 3 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Step: Add the lemon juice and the shrimp to the skillet. Toss to coat the shrimp in the sauce.
- Step: Turn off the heat and add the cooked angel hair pasta. Toss to coat.
- Step: Serve the pasta immediately. Top with optional chopped fresh herbs and lemon wedges.
Notes
This recipe is best served fresh. Leftover pasta will save for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Reheat with a splash of water to help loosen the noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 255 mg
Keywords: shrimp, pasta, seafood, angel hair, quick dinner, 30 minute meal