Spaghetti in creamy sauce with shrimps
5 servings
60 minutes
Spaghetti in creamy sauce with shrimp is a true delight of Italian cuisine, combining the tenderness of seafood with the velvety texture of the sauce. This recipe draws inspiration from Mediterranean traditions where pasta and seafood merge in exquisite harmony of flavor. The creamy sauce, enhanced with garlic notes and a hint of onion's spiciness, envelops each strand of spaghetti, creating an unforgettable gastronomic pleasure. Shrimp adds richness and a soft sea freshness to the dish, while the rich structure of cream makes the taste truly tender and warming. This dish is perfect for a cozy dinner or romantic evening, awakening appetite and providing a sense of comfort. The best way to enjoy this masterpiece is in the company of loved ones, with a glass of white wine and the warm atmosphere of Italian hospitality.
1
Add 300 grams of spaghetti to boiling salted water and cook until fully done.
- Spaghetti: 300 g
2
In another pot of boiling salted water, add frozen shrimp. Cook for 5 minutes. Drain the water. Peel the shrimp from their shells.
- Shrimps: 700 g
3
Heat a little olive oil in a pan. Finely chop the onion, fry, stirring, until golden brown. Add finely chopped garlic. Almost immediately add the shrimp, fry for 2-3 minutes, stirring.
- Olive oil: to taste
- Onion: 1 piece
- Garlic: 3 cloves
- Shrimps: 700 g
4
Add one egg yolk to a glass of milk and whisk thoroughly. Add flour and repeat the process. Pour the resulting mixture into a pan with shrimp. Simmer on low heat for 1 minute, add cream, and simmer for another 5 minutes. The sauce should thicken and take on a delicate pink hue.
- Milk: 150 ml
- Egg yolk: 1 piece
- Wheat flour: 1.5 tablespoon
- Shrimps: 700 g
- Cream 20%: 150 ml
5
Serve the pasta hot.