Shrimp, Feta, and Espelette Pepper Pasta

Espelette pepper powder adds a mildly spicy flavor to this shrimp pasta dish with a fresh herb and feta cheese sauce.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 595 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
• 2 tablespoons diced red onion
• 5 ounces crumbled feta cheese
• 5 ounces spaghetti
• 6 ounces frozen, cooked shrimp
• 1 teaspoon Espelette pepper powder, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain well.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Add frozen shrimp and Espelette pepper and lower heat to medium-low. Cook until shrimp is no longer frozen, 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add drained spaghetti to the skillet along with feta cheese. Increase heat to medium-high. Toss to coat spaghetti in the mixture until feta has melted and become a sauce. Remove from the heat and toss in parsley, mint, and chives until incorporated. Divide between 2 plates.