Creamy Spicy Shrimp Spaghetti
Juicy and succulent shrimp tossed in a spicy homemade sauce with spaghetti. Made in under 30 minutes!
Servings: 4
Calories: 445kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1/2 lb spaghetti
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup onions diced
- 2 garlic cloves finely minced
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper or to taste
- 1 tsp red crushed pepper or to taste
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 3 tbsp heavy cream
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 2 tbsp fresh basil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in boiling salted water according to packaging instructions.
- While the spaghetti cooks, season the shrimp with cayenne pepper, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Add oil to a large skillet and cook the shrimp for 1 minute on each side over medium-high heat.
- Add the lemon juice to the shrimp and cook for an additional 10 seconds. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the onions to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the fresh garlic and red crushed pepper.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, fresh basil, and sugar. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 10 minutes.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper generously. Stir in the heavy cream and place the shrimp back into the skillet.
- Add the spaghetti to the skillet and mix well.
Nutrition
Calories: 445kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 301mg | Sodium: 1160mg | Potassium: 856mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 845IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 266mg | Iron: 6mg