Creamy Shrimp Pasta With Pico De Gallo Recipe

Give your creamy shrimp penne a zesty and spicy twist with the addition of fresh pico de gallo. This satisfying dish is ready in just about 30 minutes.

📝 Ingredients

• 8 ounces penne pasta
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large shallot, minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 jalapeño, minced (seeds and membranes removed for less heat)
• 2 large Roma tomatoes, diced
• 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• ⅔ cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• Limes for squeezing over the top

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil over medium high heat. Add salt until the water is salty like the sea.
2. 2Add the pasta and cook until al dente (per the instructions on the box). Drain and set aside.
3. 3While the pasta is cooking, pour the olive oil in a large skillet.
4. 4Add the shallot, garlic, and jalapeño.
5. 5Cook, stirring occasionally, until the shallot is soft, 3–4 minutes.
6. 6Add the tomatoes and cook for 1 minute more.
7. 7Add the shrimp, and cook for 2–3 minutes, or until mostly opaque on the outside.
8. 8Stir in the salt and heavy cream. Let cook for 2 minutes or until warmed through and the shrimp is opaque throughout.
9. 9Stir in the cooked pasta and chopped cilantro.
10. 10Serve warm, with lime wedges for squeezing over the top.