Spicy Shrimp
Black Truffle Cream Pasta

A gourmet fusion of plump pan-seared shrimp, creamy sauce, and aromatic black truffle, elevated with a touch of Korean hot sauce and fragrant shrimp oil.

Ingredients

• 10-12 shrimp
• 200 g spaghetti
• 1 onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 5 dried chili peppers
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• 0.5 tbsp chili powder
• 1 ring white wine
• 1 tbsp Korean hot sauce
• 100 ml boiling water
• 150 ml heavy cream and milk
• 1 tbsp black truffle sauce
• to taste sea salt
• to taste black pepper
• to taste cooking oil
• optional chopped parsley
• optional parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1Season the shrimp

   

   Place the shrimp on a white plate and season them with black pepper, half a tablespoon of light soy sauce, and half a tablespoon of chili powder. Mix the ingredients thoroughly to ensure the seasoning coats the shrimp evenly, then set them aside.

   Tip: Make sure to distribute the chili powder and black pepper evenly so every piece of shrimp absorbs the flavor during marination.
2. 2Slice the onion

   

   Place a fresh onion on a wooden cutting board and use a kitchen knife to slice it into uniform pieces. These sliced onions will be used later as an aromatic base for the pasta dish.

   Tip: Cut the onions into consistent slices to ensure they cook evenly when stir-fried later.
3. 3Boil the spaghetti

   

   Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil, then add the spaghetti noodles. Cook the pasta for about 5 minutes until it becomes soft, then remove it from the water.

   Tip: Do not overcook the spaghetti at this stage, as it will continue cooking later in the sauce.
4. 4Fry the shrimp

   

   Heat a small amount of oil in a pan over medium heat and add the marinated shrimp. Use chopsticks to fry the shrimp until both sides change color, then take them out of the pan.

   Tip: Remove the shrimp as soon as they change color to prevent them from becoming overcooked and rubbery.
5. 5Extract shrimp oil

   

   Pour the reserved shrimp heads into the hot pan with oil. Fry them thoroughly to extract the rich shrimp oil, which will add a deep seafood flavor to the base of the dish.

   Tip: Press down gently on the shrimp heads with a spatula while frying to help release all the flavorful juices.
6. 6Sauté the aromatics

   

   Add garlic slices, dried chili peppers, and the sliced onions into the pan containing the extracted shrimp oil. Stir-fry continuously over medium heat until the mixture becomes fragrant.

   Tip: Keep the heat at medium so the garlic and dried chilies infuse the oil without burning.
7. 7Add white wine and hot sauce

   

   Pour a ring of white wine and one tablespoon of Korean hot sauce directly into the pan with the sautéed ingredients, then stir everything together thoroughly.

   Tip: Ensure the heat is at medium so the wine deglazes the pan without burning the aromatics.
8. 8Pour in water, cream, and milk

   

   Pour 100 milliliters of boiling water along with 150 milliliters of heavy cream and milk into the pan to create the rich sauce base.

   Tip: Using boiling water prevents the temperature of the pan from dropping too drastically.
9. 9Season with salt and pepper

   

   Sprinkle sea salt and black pepper evenly over the creamy sauce to enhance and balance the savory flavors.

   Tip: Season gradually and taste the sauce to ensure the salt level matches your preference.
10. 10Add black truffle sauce

    

    Drizzle 1 tablespoon of black truffle sauce into the pan as the secret touch, then mix it evenly into the sauce.

    Tip: Black truffle sauce adds an exquisite aroma that elevates a standard cream pasta to a gourmet level.
11. 11Mix in the cooked spaghetti

    

    Add the previously cooked spaghetti into the pan and cook over medium heat, tossing continuously until the sauce becomes thick and coats the noodles.

    Tip: Simmering the pasta in the sauce allows the noodles to absorb all the rich flavors.

Storage & Reheating

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