Jalapeño Shrimp Pasta Recipe
Pan fried shrimp in a luscious jalapeño-lemon butter cream sauce, served over fresh pasta, topped with fresh diced tomatoes, chive oil, fried garlic, and a charred lemon half.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Pasta
Cook the fresh pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Sauté the Garlic
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until golden brown. Remove the garlic and set aside.
- 3
- 4
Make the Sauce
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter and chopped jalapeño. Sauté for 1-2 minutes. Then, add the heavy cream and lemon juice. Stir to combine and simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 5
Combine Pasta and Shrimp
Add the cooked pasta and shrimp back into the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat the pasta and shrimp in the sauce.
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Serve the pasta topped with diced tomatoes, fried garlic, a drizzle of chive oil, and a charred lemon half on the side.