Shrimp Coconut Linguine

Name: Shrimp Coconut Linguine
Total time: 1800 s
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Kenyan
Ingredients: 225 g spaghetti; 2 cups pre-cooked shrimp (can use fresh shrimp but directions given are for pre-cooked shrimp); 1/2 cup coconut cream; 1 Tbsp butter; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 2 large garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup chopped spring onions; 1/4 cup chopped parsley; Salt and chili flakes to taste

Bianca Mwale @bianca_eatsy

Zomba, Malawi

Every now and then, I find myself stirring coconut cream into my favorite dishes. Partly out of curiosity for its intriguing flavor profile, but also because I appreciate its quality as a thickener. Regardless, with each spoonful, I feel like I'm transported from the midst of winter to the warmth of summer, experiencing a humble touch of tropical magic. Does it make sense? Perhaps not! But that's half the fun. #challenge

Bianca Mwale @bianca_eatsy

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Ingredients

30 minutes

4 servings

225 gspaghetti
2 cupspre-cooked shrimp (can use fresh shrimp but directions given are for pre-cooked shrimp)
1/2 cupcoconut cream
1 Tbspbutter
1 Tbspolive oil
1/2 cupshredded cheddar cheese
2large garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cupchopped spring onions
1/4 cupchopped parsley
Salt and chili flakes to taste

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Steps

30 minutes

1

Cook spaghetti according to package instructions, until al dente. Drain and reserve a cup of the cooking water (you may not need to use all of it - but better safe than sorry). Rinse under cold water and set aside
2

In a shallow saucepan over medium heat butter and olive oil. Stir fry half of the garlic and half of the spring onions until fragrant. Stir in the shrimp for a minute, season with salt and chili flakes. Remove the shrimp onto a plate and set aside
3

In the same pan, melt 1/2 tablespoon more of butter if needed. Add remaining garlic and spring onions, cook stirring for a few seconds until fragrant. Add the coconut cream and 1/4 cup reserved pasta water to deglaze the saucepan
4

Cook down for 2 minutes to retain some thickness to the cream then add the cheese. Stir to aid melting and allow to simmer for a minute. Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed
5

Gently mix the spaghetti into the sauce using tongs, until well coated. Add the shrimp and parsley, mix gently and serve