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Smoky Shrimp Pasta with Angel Hair and Sweet Onions

Smoky Shrimp Pasta with Angel Hair and Sweet Onions Ready in 25!

A quick and flavorful Smoky Shrimp Pasta with Angel Hair and Sweet Onions, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Angel Hair Pasta Cooks quickly
For the Sauce
  • 1 lb Wild Argentinian Red Shrimp Offers sweetness
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil Adds richness
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika Essential for smokiness
  • 1 medium Sweet Onion Diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) Fresh preferred
  • 1/4 tsp Onion Powder Optional
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder Optional
  • 1 tbsp White Wine Vinegar Balances flavors
  • to taste Salt Adjust to your taste
  • to taste Black Pepper Adjust to your taste
For Finishing
  • 1 cup Reserved Pasta Water For silky sauce
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Parsley Optional garnish

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • pot

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare by finely dicing the sweet onion and mincing the garlic.
  2. Sauté the onions in olive oil over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until soft and caramelized.
  3. Add garlic, smoked paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Cook the shrimp and white wine vinegar for 3-4 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque.
  5. Cook the angel hair pasta in salted boiling water for 2-3 minutes until just before al dente.
  6. Combine the drained pasta with the shrimp and onion mixture, adding reserved pasta water gradually.
  7. Drizzle olive oil over pasta, toss to combine; garnish with parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Use high-quality wild Argentinian shrimp for the best flavor. Reserve pasta water for a silky sauce.

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