Ingredients
For the pasta
- 400 g of black pasta (squid ink), linguine or fettuccine
- Enough water for cooking
- 1 tablespoon salt
For the shrimp
- 700 g de camarón grande limpio y sin cáscara
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
For the sauce
- 40 g butter
- 5 cloves of finely chopped garlic
- 180 ml of white wine dry
- 250 ml of shrimp or fish broth
- Zest of 1 yellow lemon
- 45 ml of fresh yellow lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 30 g of grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cucharadita de hojuelas de chile seco (opcional)
For decorating
- Fresh parsley
- Additional lemon zest
- Parmesano recién rallado
Procedure
1. Cook the pasta
Bring plenty of water to a boil.
When it boils, add the salt.
Add the black pasta.
Cook following the package instructions until al dente.
Do not overcook it.
It should retain a slight firmness.
Before draining, save one cup of the cooking water.
This liquid will be pure gold to adjust the sauce later on.
Drain and set aside.
2. Prepare the shrimp
Perfectly dry.
Season them with:
- Salt
- Pepper
- Paprika
Mezcla bien.
Calienta una sartén amplia.
Agrega aceite de oliva.
When hot, add the shrimp.
Don't overcrowd them.
Cook them for approximately 1 and a half minutes per side.
When they turn a deep pink color, remove them.
Don't overcook them.
They will finish cooking later.
Reserva.
Build the sauce
En la misma sartén agrega la mantequilla.
When it melts, add the garlic.
Cocina únicamente 30 segundos.
Don't let it brown too much.
Add the white wine.
Raspa el fondo de la sartén.
All those little golden bits are concentrated flavor.
Let it reduce for 3 or 4 minutes.
Add depth
Add the broth.
Incorpora:
- Lemon zest
- Chili flakes
Cocina durante 5 minutos.
The sauce should reduce slightly.
We are not looking for a thick sauce.
It should be light and bright.
Integrate the pasta
Add the cooked pasta.
Mix carefully.
If you notice it needs more moisture, add a little of the reserved cooking water.
Go little by little.
The pasta should be perfectly coated.
Return the shrimp
Add the shrimp back in.
Añade:
- Lemon juice
- Fresh parsley
- Parmesano
Mezcla suavemente.
Cook for only one more minute.
Turn off the heat.
Assembly
Form a pasta nest using tongs.
Place it in the center of the plate.
Arrange several shrimp on top.
Finish with:
- Fresh parsley
- Parmesano recién rallado
- Lemon zest
Tips de Chef
If you can't find black pasta
You can use traditional linguine and add a sachet of squid ink to the sauce.
The ideal wine
Use a Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.
Never cook with sweet wines.
If you made this black pasta, tell me in the comments if you found squid ink pasta or used traditional linguine.
