Name: Spicy shrimp and pineapple pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 2 oz dry pasta; 5 oz shrimp, tails removed; 2.5 oz fresh pineapple, chopped into bite-size pieces; 1 1/2 tsp butter; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 3/4 tsp salt; 4 1/4 cups water

Nutrition

Per serving

424 calories

Protein: 39g; 36% of calories
Carbs: 51g; 48% of calories
Fat: 7g; 15% of calories

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Instructions

Prep 15 min · Cook 10 min

Fill a large pot with the water and half the salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, add the pasta, and cook for 10 to 12 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the pineapple chunks to the skillet and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the edges are lightly caramelized.
Add the shrimp and the rest of the salt to the skillet. Toss for 2 to 3 minutes until the shrimp is heated through and coated in the garlic butter. Done when heated through.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together for 1 minute to coat the pasta in the sauce and serve.

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