Shrimp Tikka Masala Pasta
Shrimp Tikka Masala Pasta. Classic tikka masala, which is a creamy, spiced gravy dish, gets fusioned up with pasta and loads of shrimp.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs shrimp
- 1/2 - 3/4 lb. gemelli pasta or another type of similar size and shape
- 3 tbsp oil
- 1 cup cubed onion
- 1 tbsp ginger paste
- 1 tbsp garlic paste
- 3/4 tsp salt, divided
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp tandoori paste
- 4 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- grated parmesan cheese optional garnish
- crushed red pepper flakes optional garnish
Instructions
- Devein, clean, and drain shrimp.
- Boil pasta according to package directions using 1 tbsp salt in the water. Drain and set aside, reserving 1 cup pasta water. About 1/2 to 3/4 of a box of pasta is needed in this recipe.
- In a skillet, heat oil and sauté onions until golden.
- Add ginger paste and garlic paste, followed by all the spices (salt, coriander, cumin, Kashmiri red chili powder, garam masala & turmeric). Sauté for about 5 minutes until the oil separates, adding a splash of water to prevent sticking/burning.
- Add Greek yogurt, tandoori paste, tomato paste & sugar. Sauté for another 3-4 minutes.
- Add shrimp and stir it around until they are no longer gray (do not overcook).
- Add heavy cream and let the sauce come to a simmer.
- Stir in boiled pasta and let it simmer for another 5 minutes or so. Add the reserved pasta water to slightly thin out the sauce. Adjust salt.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro.
- Sprinkle grated parmesan and crushed red pepper flakes on top (optional).