Best 3 Quick Seafood Pasta With Shrimp In Pink Cream Sauce Recipes

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Seafood pasta is a popular dish that can be prepared quickly and easily. It is a delicious and flavorful meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. This recipe for quick seafood pasta with shrimp in pink cream sauce is a simple and straightforward dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. The creamy sauce is made with a combination of heavy cream, butter, and white wine, and it is flavored with garlic, shallots, and a touch of nutmeg. The shrimp are cooked in the sauce until they are tender and succulent, and they are then combined with the pasta and served.

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PINK SAUCE FOR PASTA (SHRIMP)



Pink Sauce for Pasta (Shrimp) image

Great with pasta or rice.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Creamy

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 tablespoons tomato puree
¾ cup water
1 cup heavy cream
1 ½ teaspoons grated fresh ginger root
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste
½ teaspoon white sugar
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon mustard seed
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 pounds medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place tomato puree in a measuring cup. Add enough water to make a total measure of 1 cup, place in a medium bowl. Stir in cream, ginger, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, black pepper to taste, and sugar. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
  • Heat oil in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add the mustard seeds. As soon as they begin to pop, add the garlic. Stir once and add the shrimps. Stir and fry until they just turn opaque, sprinkling with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pour in the pink sauce and stir. As soon as the sauce is bubbling, the dish is ready to be served with hot cooked pasta or rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 564.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 426.6 mg, Fat 37.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 48.5 g, SaturatedFat 15.8 g, Sodium 1004.3 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

QUICK SEAFOOD PASTA WITH SHRIMP IN PINK CREAM SAUCE



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This is a quick and easy seafood pasta recipe with shrimp in a cream sauce. I came up with it the other day when I had unexpected dinner guests and only had some frozen shrimp in the freezer. It came out so good that it is now one of my go-to recipes.

Provided by nch

Categories     Shrimp Pasta

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package dry fettuccine pasta
¼ cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup dry white wine
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 ½ pounds medium shrimp - peeled, deveined, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook fettuccine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat and cook garlic until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir wine and tomato paste together in a small bowl; add to the saucepan. Simmer over low heat until sauce starts to thicken, about 10 minutes. Stir shrimp into the sauce. Cook until shrimp are pink, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Remove about 2/3 of the shrimp with a slotted spoon and put in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until pureed. Return pureed shrimp to the saucepan and stir in heavy cream. Heat until warm, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with the fettuccine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 928.5 calories, Carbohydrate 89.2 g, Cholesterol 340.4 mg, Fat 39.6 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 44.8 g, SaturatedFat 16.5 g, Sodium 464.6 mg, Sugar 6 g

PINK SHRIMP SAUCE FOR PASTA



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A quick and elegant sauce for fettuccine or pappardelle. From Marcella Hazan's Classic Italian Cooking

Provided by Lise in Indiana

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb medium shrimp, unshelled
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, chopped finely
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup dry white wine
salt
fresh ground pepper
1/2 cup heavy cream, room temperature
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
12 -14 ounces dry pasta, cooked al dente

Steps:

  • Slice shrimp in half length-wise, remove vein, and rinse under cold water. Drain in colander.
  • Dissolve the tomato paste in the wine and have ready.
  • Put the olive oil and the garlic in a saucepan and turn the heat to medium. Cook and stir the garlic until it is a pale gold.
  • Add the wine/tomato mixture all at once to avoid splattering. Cook for 3 or 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the shrimp and season with salt and a liberal grinding of pepper.
  • Increase heat to medium high and cook shrimp for 2 minutes, just until done, turning them frequently to coat them in the sauce.
  • Remove saucepan from heat.
  • With a slotted spoon, remove about half of the shrimp and puree them using a blender or food processor (careful, they are hot!).
  • Return the pureed shrimp to the saucepan and turn the heat to medium.
  • Add the cream and cook about 1 minute, stirring constantly till the cream thickens slightly and the sauce is hot.
  • Taste and correct seasonings, if necessary.
  • Toss the sauce with cooked drained pasta.
  • Sprinkle with the fresh parsley.
  • Serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 733.2, Fat 32.3, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 213.6, Sodium 250.4, Carbohydrate 68.6, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 2.8, Protein 35.4

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have heavy cream, you can substitute milk or half-and-half.
  • Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little bit of heat.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley or chives for a pop of color.
  • Serve immediately over cooked pasta.

Conclusion:

This quick and easy seafood pasta with shrimp in pink cream sauce is a delicious and elegant meal that's perfect for any occasion. It's made with simple, fresh ingredients and can be on the table in under 30 minutes. The shrimp are cooked to perfection in a creamy, flavorful sauce that's sure to please everyone at the table. Serve it over your favorite pasta and enjoy!

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