This pasta in Tom Yum cream sauce with shrimp is bold, silky and full of Thai-inspired flavor, with mushrooms, cherry tomatoes and a creamy, lightly spicy sauce. It comes together quickly in one skillet, making it an ideal weeknight dinner. If you love shrimp pasta, try Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta or Grilled Shrimp with Lime and Garlic next.
Ingredients
- 300 g (10 oz) mushrooms
- 2 garlic cloves
- 300 g (10 oz) peeled shrimp
- 1 tbsp Tom Yum paste
- 2 ladles pasta cooking broth
- 300 g (1 1/4 cups) cream (20%)
- 150 g (1 cup) cherry tomatoes
- 50 g (2 oz) cheese, grated
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in salted water according to the package.
- In a skillet with a little oil, saute the garlic and mushrooms until the liquid evaporates.
- Add the shrimp and cook 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in the Tom Yum paste and pour in the pasta broth; mix.
- Pour in the cream, bring to a boil, and turn off the heat.
- Add the pasta and cherry tomatoes; sprinkle with grated cheese.
Tips
- Do not overcook the shrimp; they only need 1-2 minutes to stay tender.
- Use starchy pasta water to help the sauce cling to the pasta.
- For more creamy pasta inspiration, browse the recipes at Allrecipes.
Nutrition per 100 g: 124 kcal, protein 8.3 g, fat 6 g, carbs 10 g.