Creamy Squid Ink Pasta with Shrimp
Creamy squid ink pasta with shrimp is an elegant and striking dish that is perfect for any celebratory occasion!
Ingredients
- squid ink pasta cooked to package directions
- 20 shrimp peeled, deveined, size 16/20
- salt and pepper to taste
- red pepper flakes optional
Sauce
- 6 tbsp salted butter
- 2 cups whipping cream
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp coarse salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 2 cups Parmesan cheese freshly grated, plus more for garnish
- parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to pasta directions. No need to add extra salt, as this pasta has a salty taste. Drain. Optional, saute some garlic with olive oil and toss pasta in the pan.
- While the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet to medium heat. When hot, add oil then add shrimp, cooking until pink and slightly curled. Season with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes if desired. Remove and set aside.
- Add butter and cream to the pot. Simmer on low to medium heat for 2 minutes. Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper and simmer for an additional minute. Add cheese ½ cup at a time until melted and sauce is uniform.
- Divide squid ink spaghetti and shrimp between plates, spooning sauce over top or on the side. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and parsley.
Notes
You can substitute scallops for shrimp and have equally tasty results.
The sauce is best when eaten same day. It will taste the same the next day but will separate. Dipping bread in this sauce is so good too!
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