Gochujang Shrimp Pasta 🍝 (1 Serving)

 

Gochujang Shrimp Pasta 🍝 (1 Serving)

A rich, creamy shrimp pasta with a spicy umami kick from gochujang. Perfect for a quick but seriously flavorful meal!

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Ingredients

Pasta & Protein:

• 60 g pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or your favorite)

• 10 shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 2 slices beef bacon or regular bacon, chopped

• 1 tbsp butter

Sauce:

• ½ white onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp gochujang

• ½ cup heavy cream

• ¼ tsp sweet paprika (adjust to taste)

• Salt and pepper, to taste

To Serve:

• Chopped chives

• Extra paprika or chili flakes (optional)

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Instructions

1. Cook the Pasta
   Boil pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. Cook the Bacon
   In a pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the chopped bacon and cook until crispy. Remove and set aside.

3. Sear the Shrimp
   Add the shrimp to the same pan. Season with paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until pink on both sides, then remove and set aside.

4. Build the Sauce
   In the same pan, sauté the diced onion and garlic until soft and golden.

5. Add Gochujang & Cream
   Stir in the gochujang until combined, then pour in the heavy cream. Season with a little more salt and pepper. Simmer until slightly thickened.

6. Combine Everything
   Add the cooked pasta, shrimp, and crispy bacon back into the pan. Toss well to coat each strand in the sauce.

7. Serve
   Transfer to a bowl, sprinkle with chopped chives, and enjoy while hot!

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Tips for the Best Gochujang Shrimp Pasta

🔥 Adjust spice: Add more gochujang or sprinkle chili flakes if you like it hotter.
🍤 Don’t overcook shrimp: They get rubbery fast—pink on both sides is enough.
🍝 Reserve pasta water: Add 1–2 tbsp if you want a looser, silkier sauce.
🥓 Crispy bacon = key: It adds texture and smoky flavor to balance the creamy sauce.
🧄 Low heat for cream: Keep heat medium-low when adding cream so it doesn't split.