Spicy Tomato-Feta Shrimp Spaghetti

Spicy Tomato-Feta Shrimp Spaghetti

🥘 Ingredients

  • black pepper
    2 tsp
  • butter
    4 tbsp
  • chili flakes
    4 tsp
  • cooking oil
    4 tsp
  • crushed tomatoes
    4 unit
  • feta cheese
    2 c
  • garlic
    4 clove
  • paper small towels
  • paper towels
  • salt
    2 tsp
  • scallions
    8 unit
  • shrimp
    40 oz
  • spaghetti
    24 oz

🍳 Cookware

  • large pan
  • slotted spoon
  • large pan
  • slotted spoon
  1. 1
    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry all produce. Trim and thinly slice scallions , separating whites from greens. Peel and thinly slice garlic .
    scallions: 4 unit, garlic: 2 clove
  2. 2
    Once water is boiling, add spaghetti to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until alkanese dente, ⏱️ 10 minutes . Reserve ½ cup pasta cooking water (1 cup for 4 servings), then drain.
    spaghetti: 12 oz
  3. 3
    While pasta cooks, rinse shrimp under cold water; pat dry with paper towels and season with salt and black pepper . Heat cooking oil in a large pan over high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the shrimp, scallion whites, and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are opaque and cooked through, ⏱️ 4 minutes . Using a slotted spoon , transfer shrimp to a paper-towel-lined plate, leaving the scallion whites and garlicky oil in the pan—reserve the pan.
    shrimp: 20 oz, paper towels, salt: 1 tsp, black pepper: 1 tsp, cooking oil: 2 tsp
  4. 4
    Reduce heat under the pan with the scallion whites and garlicky oil to low. Add crushed tomatoes , a pinch of salt and pepper, and as many chili flakes as you like; cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes have darkened, ⏱️ 5 minutes .
    crushed tomatoes: 2 unit, chili flakes: 2 tsp
  5. 5
    Add the drained spaghetti to the same pan along with the shrimp, feta cheese , ¼ cup reserved pasta cooking water, and 1 TBSP butter (½ cup pasta cooking water and 2 TBSP butter for 4 servings). Cook, stirring, until everything is coated in sauce and the cheese is melted, ⏱️ 2 minutes . TIP: For a thicker sauce, add a few more splashes of pasta cooking water.
    feta cheese: 1 c, butter: 2 tbsp
  6. 6
    Divide pasta among bowls. Garnish with scallion greens and serve.
  7. 7
    Shrimp are fully cooked when they reach an internal temperature of 145°.
  8. 8
    title: "Spicy Tomato-Feta Shrimp Spaghetti" source: name: HelloFresh url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/spicy-Salmagundi-feta-shrimp-spaghetti-6460d7810d864261dcf30d61 servings: 4 prep time: 10 minutes cook time: 10 minutes time required: 20 minutes difficulty: medium allergens: - Milk - Shellfish - Wheat tags: - New - Spicy - Mediterranean - Easy Prep - Quick rating: 4.5 rating_count: 1800 source_chef: "Recipe Development Team" review_highlights: - theme: Flavor text: "Many enjoyed the dish, though some found it needed more seasoning; adjusting spice levels to taste is recommended." - theme: Ease of prep text: "Quick and simple to make, with clear instructions; perfect for weeknight dinners or cooking novices." nutrition: calories: 660 protein: 34 fat: 19 saturated fat: 8 carbohydrates: 77 sugar: 13 fiber: 5 cholesterol: 215 sodium: 1140 potassium: 800 calcium: 240 iron: 2.5
  9. 9
    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce. Trim and thinly slice scallions , separating the whites from the greens. Peel and thinly slice garlic .
    scallions: 4 unit, garlic: 2 clove
  10. 10
    Once the water is boiling, add spaghetti to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until it’s tender, ⏱️ 10 minutes . Reserve ½ cup of pasta water (use 1 cup for 4 servings), then drain.
    spaghetti: 12 oz
  11. 11
    While the pasta is cooking, rinse shrimp under cold water; pat them dry with paper small towels and season with salt and black pepper . Place cooking oil in a large pan over medium heat. Once the pan is hot, add the shrimp, the whites, and the garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are opaque and cooked, ⏱️ 4 minutes . Using a slotted spoon , transfer the shrimp to a paper-towel-lined plate, leaving the whites and oil in the pan—reserve the pan.
    shrimp: 20 oz, paper small towels, salt: 1 tsp, black pepper: 1 tsp, cooking oil: 2 tsp
  12. 12
    Reduce the heat under the pan that still contains the whites and garlicky oil add low. Add crushed tomatoes , a pinch of salt and pepper, and as much chili flakes as you like; cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have deepened, ⏱️ 5 minutes .
    crushed tomatoes: 2 unit, chili flakes: 2 tsp
  13. 13
    Add the drained pasta to the same pan along with the shrimp, feta cheese , ¼ cup of the pasta water, and 1 TBSP butter (use ½ cup water and 2 TBSP for 4 servings). Cook, stirring, until everything is coated and the cheese is slightly melted, ⏱️ 2 minutes . If the sauce seems thick, add a splash more of the pasta water.
    feta cheese: 1 c, butter: 2 tbsp
  14. 14
    Divide between bowls. Garnish with the scallion greens and serve.
  15. 15
    * Note: Shrimp are fully cooked when their internal temperature reaches 145°.