Tantalizing Thai Shrimp Pasta Recipe

Name: Tantalizing Thai Shrimp Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs shrimp; Marinade; 1 tablespoon rice wine or 1 tablespoon dry sherry; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 1 green onion, washed and chopped; pepper, to taste; salt, to taste; Sauce; 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk; 2 tablespoons Chinese white rice vinegar (OR white wine vinegar); 1 tablespoon honey; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; Other; 1 tablespoon minced gingerroot (OR 1 teasp. ground ginger); 1 cup chopped plum tomato; 3 tablespoons oil, for stir-frying (preferably wok oil); 1/4 teaspoon chili paste with garlic or 2 minced garlic cloves; 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (OR 1tsp. dry cilantro); 6 ounces thin whole wheat spaghetti

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs shrimp
Marinade
1 tablespoon rice wine or 1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 teaspoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 green onion, washed and chopped
pepper, to taste
salt, to taste
Sauce
1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
2 tablespoons Chinese white rice vinegar (OR white wine vinegar)
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Other
1 tablespoon minced gingerroot (OR 1 teasp. ground ginger)
1 cup chopped plum tomato
3 tablespoons oil, for stir-frying (preferably wok oil)
1/4 teaspoon chili paste with garlic or 2 minced garlic cloves
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (OR 1tsp. dry cilantro)
6 ounces thin whole wheat spaghetti

1
Rinse the shrimp under warm running water. Cut in half lengthwise. Add to the marinade ingredients and marinate the shrimp for 25 minutes in the refrigerator. Whisk together the coconut milk, vinegar, honey, and the crushed red pepper. Set aside. Prepare the ginger and tomatoes.
2
Heat the wok over medium-high to high heat. Add 2 tablespoons oil. When the oil is hot, add the shrimp. Stir-fry until they turn pink. Remove from the pan.
3
Add 1 tablespoon oil to the wok. When the oil is hot, add the minced ginger. Stir-fry until aromatic (about 30 seconds). If using ground ginger, simply mix it into the tomatoes and add the tomatoes to the wok. Stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add the sauce. When the sauce is bubbling, add the shrimp. Stir in the chili paste or garlic. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
4
Cook the pasta separately as directed. Serve over the cooked spaghetti or stir the cooked pasta right into the shrimp mixture. Garnish with cilantro and enjoy!

335

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs shrimp, Marinade, 1 tablespoon rice wine or 1 tablespoon dry sherry, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Tantalizing Thai Shrimp Pasta falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Tantalizing Thai Shrimp Pasta

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