Spicy Vodka Shrimp Pasta – 25-Minute Recipe
A fiery, creamy shrimp pasta that brings the heat of Calabrian chili and the smoothness of vodka to a comforting bowl of pasta. The dish balances spicy, savory, and slightly sweet flavors, making it perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a romantic date night.
Recipe by Chhaya Joshi Daily food / cocktails· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 3 1/2 oz pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 4 garlic
- 1/4 onion
- 1 tbsp Calabrian chili
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- lots fresh basil
- 2 oz vodka
- 8 oz shrimp
- red paste (likely chili or tomato)
- green herbs (resembling curry leaves)
- water
- coconut milk
Instructions
- 1Pour olive oil into a stainless steel pan on the stovetop.
- 2Add cubes of butter to the pan with the oil and let them melt.
- 3Add minced garlic to the melting butter and sauté until fragrant.
- 4Add diced red onion to the pan and combine with the garlic and butter, sautéing until softened.
- 5Add the red paste (likely chili or tomato) to the pan and stir to incorporate.
- 6Add chopped green herbs (resembling curry leaves) to the mixture and stir.
- 7Pour a clear liquid (likely water) into the pan and stir.
- 8Pour a white liquid (likely coconut milk) into the pan, creating a creamy orange base.
- 9Sprinkle a white granular seasoning (salt) over the simmering sauce and stir.
- 10Add additional cubes of butter to the simmering orange curry base and let melt.
- 11Add raw shrimp to the curry using a slotted spoon and cook briefly.
- 12Pour a clear liquid (water or broth) into the pan with the shrimp.
- 13Add cooked short‑tube pasta (such as ditalini or macaroni) to the pan and stir to combine.
- 14Stir the pasta into the simmering orange sauce until well coated.
- 15If using, add fresh basil and vodka to the sauce and stir.
- 16Add heavy whipping cream, salt, and tomato sauce, stirring to combine.
- 17Add a pat of butter and Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and the sauce is smooth.
- 18Adjust salt and Calabrian chili to taste.
- 19Serve hot, garnished with extra fresh basil if desired.
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Melt butter with oil first
Combine olive oil and butter in the pan and let them melt before adding garlic.
Use a slotted spoon for shrimp
Add raw shrimp with a slotted spoon and cook briefly before adding liquid.
Add cream and cheese at the end
Stir in heavy whipping cream, butter, and Parmesan after the pasta is coated.
Adjust seasoning last
Taste and adjust salt and Calabrian chili after all ingredients are combined.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Spicy Vodka Shrimp Pasta?
- About 25 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Spicy Vodka Shrimp Pasta recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Spicy Vodka Shrimp Pasta recipe come from?
- It was shared by Chhaya Joshi Daily food / cocktails on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.