Smoky Paprika Shrimp Pasta with Blistered Peppers & Quick Tomato–Wine Sauce
A lighter, non-lemon-garlic profile than your recent shrimp pastas: quick seared shrimp with smoky paprika, blistered peppers, and a tomato-wine pan sauce that clings to pasta. Great with Spanish reds or rosé.
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- Kroger® Wild Caught Medium Raw Gulf Shrimp Peeled & Deveined Tail Off 12 oz $6.99/12 oz (sale)
- Kroger® Tri-Color Bell Peppers 2 peppers, thinly sliced $4.99/20 oz
- Fresh Roma Tomato 3 medium (about 3/4 lb), chopped $2.79/lb
- Garlic 2 cloves, minced $1.50 each
- Organic Italian Parsley (or cilantro) 2 Tbsp chopped $2.49 each (or $1.99 cilantro)
Instructions
- Cook 6–8 oz penne/rigatoni (pantry) in salted water until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, drain.
- Pat dry 12 oz shrimp; season with 1/2 tsp salt, pepper, and 1 tsp smoked paprika (pantry).
- In a large skillet, heat 1 Tbsp olive oil over medium-high. Sear shrimp 1 minute per side until just opaque; remove to a plate.
- Add sliced peppers (2) to the same skillet with a pinch of salt; cook 4–5 minutes until blistered-tender. Add 2 minced garlic cloves; cook 30 seconds.
- Add chopped Roma tomatoes (~3/4 lb) and 1/2 tsp salt. Cook 4 minutes until saucy. Deglaze with 1/3 cup dry white wine (pantry) (or a splash of broth/water) and simmer 2 minutes.
- Return shrimp to the pan. Toss in pasta, adding reserved pasta water as needed to coat. Finish with chopped parsley (2 Tbsp) and black pepper.
- Serve immediately.
Cook time: 30 minutes
Estimated cost: $13–18
Health notes: ~650–850 kcal/serving depending on pasta/oil; ~40g protein. Use extra peppers and keep oil moderate for a lighter plate.
Drink pairing: Tomato + paprika loves medium-acid reds or dry rosé; avoid heavily oaked wines.