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Smoky Shrimp Pasta with Angel Hair and Sweet Onions

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This smoky shrimp pasta with angel hair and sweet onions is made with wild Argentinian red shrimp, smoked paprika, and olive oil. Light, quick, and easy to bring together.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp and Sauce
  • 1 lb wild Argentinian red shrimp thawed and peeled
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 sweet onion finely diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
Pasta and Garnish
  • 8 oz angel hair pasta
  • 1 cup reserved pasta water
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Equipment

  • 1 Skillet
  • 1 Tongs
  • 1 Pot
  • 1 Wooden Cutting Board
  • 1 Knife

Method
 

Prep
  1. Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Thaw and peel the shrimp if frozen. Chop parsley.
Instructions
  1. Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until soft and lightly caramelized.
  2. Stir in smoked paprika, minced garlic, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper and let it sizzle for a moment.
  3. Add the shrimp pour in the white wine vinegar and cook until pink and opaque, about 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
  4. Cook the angel hair pasta in salted water until just before al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
  5. Add the pasta to the skillet with the shrimp and onions. Pour in the pasta water and toss until the sauce coats the pasta. Drizzle with evoo.
    overhead view of Smoky Shrimp Pasta with Angel Hair and Sweet Onions in Skillet
  6. Serve warm topped with parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcal

Notes

Tips

Use wild shrimp for the best texture
Don’t skip the vinegar, it balances the smoked paprika
Always save pasta water before draining
Angel hair cooks fast, so keep an eye on it
Serve immediately so the shrimp stay tender

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