Aligue Pasta (Creamy Crab Paste Pasta)
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ small onion finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound shrimp or prawns peeled and deveined
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons aligue crab paste
- 1 cup cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente.
- Heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the shrimp and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook for about 1-2 minutes per side, or until they turn pinkish orange and curl into a loose C shape. Remove and set aside.
- Keep the same pan over medium-low heat. Add the aligue and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently to bring out its flavor. Add the cream and stir until smooth until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked pasta and toss until completely coated.
- Serve with cooked shrimp on top and lemon wedges on the side. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition information is an estimate only and may vary depending on the brands and ingredients used.