Description
A visually striking and incredibly flavorful pasta dish featuring dark squid ink pasta, plump shrimp, aromatic garlic, and a touch of white wine.
Ingredients
12 oz squid ink pasta
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 cup dry white wine
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp unsalted butter
Fresh parsley for garnish, chopped
Instructions
Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the squid ink pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
Step 2: While the pasta cooks, pat the peeled and deveined shrimp dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
Step 3: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Step 4: Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, or until they turn pink and opaque. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary. Remove the cooked shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
Step 5: Deglaze the skillet with white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes until slightly reduced.
Step 6: Drain the cooked pasta, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Add the drained pasta, cooked shrimp, lemon juice, and butter to the skillet with the sauce. Toss well to combine.
Step 7: If the sauce seems too dry, add a splash of reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
Step 8: Garnish generously with fresh chopped parsley before serving hot.
Notes
For an extra rich flavor, you can add a tablespoon of reserved pasta water and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese (though traditionally not with seafood pasta, it's a popular variation). Ensure your shrimp are completely thawed and patted dry to get a good sear.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing, Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg