Southern Spicy Shrimp Spaghetti: A Juicy Twist on Comfort Food
A delicious take on a classic comfort food, combining spicy shrimp with comforting spaghetti.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add minced garlic.
- Add shrimp and cook until they turn pink.
- Stir in red pepper flakes, diced tomatoes, and heavy cream; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper, then mix in the cooked spaghetti.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more red pepper flakes.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 200 mg
Keywords: Southern Spicy Shrimp Spaghetti, Shrimp Pasta, Comfort Food