Garlic Shrimp Pasta with Ancho Chili
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Total Time: 40 mins
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Hands-on Time: 35 mins
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Makes: 4 servings
Ingredients
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1 1/2 tablespoons Simply Organic Ancho Chili Powder
1 teaspoon Simply Organic Crushed Red Pepper
3/4 teaspoon sea or pink Himalayan salt, plus more to taste
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 pound raw medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed
1 medium shallot, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup dry white cooking wine
3 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice
8 ounces spaghetti or fettuccine, cooked
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves, plus more for garnish
Simply Organic Black Pepper, to taste
Directions
1. In a small bowl, combine Ancho chili powder, crushed red pepper and salt. Coat shrimp with spice mixture.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add shrimp and cook on high, flipping with tongs periodically, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until cooked through. Spoon shrimp onto a plate and set aside.
3. Add 2 tablespoons butter to skillet, and reduce heat to medium. Add shallots and garlic, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until fragrant. Add wine and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until wine reduces by half. Reduce heat to low and add remaining 2 tablespoons butter, whisking until incorporated. Add lemon juice and whisk until well combined.
4. Pour sauce over pasta and toss until noodles are well coated. Fold in Parmesan and parsley. Add salt and pepper, as desired. Serve topped with shrimp and garnished with additional Ancho chili powder, Parmesan and parsley.
