As you know, in the burning flame of love justIt is necessary to periodically add “wood” so that feelings do not cool down over the years, but only become stronger. Warm words, tender hugs, care - all this should be present in the life of every person. Do not forget to remind your other half who is the closest, dearest and most precious person to you. Unfortunately, many are too busy with work, pursuing a career, so they do not pay due attention to this issue. Choose a time - for example, on a day off - cook dinner, light candles, create a romantic atmosphere and spend time together, turning off your phones and enjoying doing nothing together. However, you should not stand at the stove for half a day: we suggest choosing a simple recipe for an appetizing dish with shrimps in a creamy sauce. Pasta goes well with wine and will pleasantly surprise your loved one.
Spaghetti with tomatoes in creamy sauce
Pasta cooked with shrimp and topped withdelicate creamy sauce, is the perfect dish for a romantic date with your loved one. You don’t have to go to a restaurant to enjoy this dish. Become a chef for a while and make it yourself. This recipe will help you with this. The listed products will be enough to prepare two full portions. Ingredients:
- one package of spaghetti (we recommend using Italian pasta)
- 350 grams of peeled shrimp
- 200 grams of miniature cherry (if they are not, take the usual tomatoes)
- three cloves of garlic
- fresh or dried basil
- salt - according to your taste
- 50 grams of Parmesan or less expensive hard cheese
- olive oil
- freshly ground pepper (black) - optional
- 200 milliliters of thick cream
Method of preparation:If you are ready to start, then let's not delay: first read the recipe, and then go straight to the store for groceries and start cooking. But you need to do this in a great mood, because cooking is a sensitive "lady". But with the right approach, the pasta always turns out delicious! So, divide the cherry tomatoes into two halves, if you use regular tomatoes, you will have to cut them more carefully and finely - into small cubes. We used already prepared shrimp, which do not need to be peeled. Otherwise, remove the shell from the seafood and boil in slightly salted boiling water for no longer than three minutes. To add piquancy to the dish, some housewives put fresh dill or parsley (straight into the water in a whole bunch, without chopping) and half a lemon. If you wish, you can follow their example. After you are done, drain the excess liquid, and throw the shrimp in a colander so that they drain a little. Meanwhile, heat up the saucepan, pour in the olive oil, and then add the above ingredients. Fry the tomatoes and seafood, periodically turning them over with a wooden spatula from one side to the other - then they will be evenly browned and very attractive. Do not forget about salt and spices, add them at your discretion! A little more, and your pasta will be ready. It remains to combine the seafood with garlic, which should be crushed with a press. When it turns slightly yellow, pour the cream into the saucepan and bring the mixture to a light boil. Now add the basil, which does not necessarily have to be chopped - you can just tear the greens with your hands. After three minutes, remove the sauce from the stove, cover with a lid, and let it cool. Before you start setting the table, put the pasta to boil, lightly salting the water. After they are ready and drain, put the spaghetti in a deep beautiful plate, pour over the aromatic dressing and sprinkle with Parmesan, grated on a coarse grater. Dry white wine is ideal for this dish in a creamy sauce. We hope your loved one will be pleased! Have a nice evening and bon appetit! If you like the pasta, try making it using a different recipe next time. Improve your culinary skills! And to make the dish truly Italian, cook it not from regular pasta, but from special pasta made from durum wheat. It is quite easy to be deceived when buying, especially for an ignorant person. Therefore, be sure to read the information on the product packaging - it should not contain any additives, emulsifiers or mixed wheat varieties. In addition, the right pasta has a pleasant aroma and a yellowish-golden hue. The only exception is pasta, which contains cuttlefish ink, spinach, egg, paprika and other coloring components. Naturally, in this case, the product will be a different color.
Pasta "Sea" with shrimps in creamy-wine sauce
We offer a slightly different pasta recipe, forfor the preparation of which it is preferable to use king prawns. They differ from ordinary ones in size and appearance - such seafood is more juicy and meaty. Italian dish in a delicate creamy sauce with the addition of wine is a wonderful reason to gather with friends at one table! Ingredients:
- a glass of dry wine (be sure to take white)
- kilogram of royal (or other) shrimp
- 500 milliliters of cream of medium fat content
- a small lemon - one piece
- 30 grams of dill
- 15 grams butter - for frying
- 400 grams of pasta
- head of garlic (you can use not a fresh product, but in granules)
- one small bulb
Method of preparation:To master this recipe, you will need a minimum of time and very little effort. Even if you are not a professional chef, you can easily cook pasta with shrimp in a delicate and aromatic creamy sauce. Let's get started? First, peel the garlic and onion. Chop the first one using a special press, and cut the onion with a knife into small cubes. Finely chop the fresh dill, put the shrimp in a pan with water that is starting to boil. Boil for about four minutes, and then throw them in a colander. The recipe does not contain any information about salt or spices - it is assumed that each housewife will add these ingredients at her own discretion. Basil or, for example, Provencal herbs will help to give the dish more piquancy. Put the garlic and onion in the melted butter in a frying pan - when they are slightly browned and soft, pour the ingredients with wine and simmer under a closed lid. After five minutes, add the cream, lightly salt and pepper, squeeze the lemon juice and mix well. Then add the shrimp and keep the dish on the stove for a little while longer. Add finely chopped greens at the very end. The culinary lesson is almost over - boil the pasta according to the instructions on the package. Then arrange them on portioned plates and, garnished with shrimp and gravy, serve to guests! If you like to cook, you can experiment a little, slightly changing the recipe. For example, fry fresh champignons together with onions and garlic or make a different sauce: add cognac instead of wine, and sprinkle the dish with hard cheese before serving. Both Parmesan and Mozzarella are great for this.
Unusual pasta with orange and seafood
This recipe should be especially popularfor lovers of original dishes. Pasta with seafood in a creamy orange sauce has an unusual slightly sweet taste and an unrivaled fruity aroma. Professional chefs have repeatedly proven by their own example: by combining seemingly incompatible products, you can get a completely unexpected dish. Now you have such an opportunity - try to cook pasta with shrimp, using this culinary instruction! Ingredients:
- Farfalle, that is, pasta in the form of butterflies - one package
- 300 grams of frozen or fresh shrimp
- one clove of garlic
- salt
- half a small orange (only zest will be needed)
- black ground pepper - optional
- Parmesan - 40 grams
- two onion bulbs
- cream packaging
- dry seasonings for pasta
- olive oil - three large spoons
Method of preparation:The first thing you need to do is boil and salt the water. Then boil the farfalle in it, so that they do not stick together, add a spoon of oil. When the pasta is ready (read the instructions on the package), throw it away and let it drain. Do everything else quickly so that the pasta does not have time to cool down too much. So, heat the oil in a wok, put in finely chopped garlic and spices. You can use any spices at your discretion, but chili pepper, coriander and turmeric go best with the pasta, some even add sesame seeds. Now carefully remove the zest from the orange (grate it or chop it with a knife) and add to the previous ingredients. Cook, stirring constantly, for about a minute, then put in the onion, cut into thin half rings. As soon as it becomes translucent, pour in the cream and do not stop working with a spoon. Now it's time for the shrimp — add them here too. If you're using frozen seafood, be sure to let them thaw, then rinse under running water. By the way, you can use lemon zest instead of orange or make a mix of the two fruits. When you see that the creamy sauce is starting to boil, turn off the heat and set the table. Serve the dish in a deep plate, top with large juicy shrimp, pour the sauce over them, and garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Don't forget to sprinkle the pasta with grated cheese. If you want to save a little, instead of Parmesan, add processed cheese or take another cheaper variety. Having decided to master this or that recipe for delicious pasta, keep in mind that it is best to cook it from spaghetti or special pasta made from durum wheat. But this, as they say, is the ideal! In extreme cases, any product will do. In addition, you can use not only shrimp, but a whole assortment of seafood - add mussels, scallops or squid. Then your dish will be more rich and satisfying. In Italy, it is customary to slightly undercook pasta, as the natives of the country say, to make it "al dente". So you can also get addicted to Italian culture by using this advice. We recommend reading:
