Coconut Garlic Shrimp Pasta

An easy prawn pasta recipe that breaks away from the usual tomato or cheesy pasta sauce. Enjoy this simple but different fusion pasta dish.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 can Grace Classic Coconut Milk (Buy Now)
• 8 ounces uncooked gluten-free or whole wheat spaghetti
• 2 medium-sized zucchini
• 2 Tablespoons coconut oil
• 14 oz shrimp (de-veined, cleaned, peeled)
• 8 cloves garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, more to taste

DIRECTIONS: 

• If you’re not using prepped shrimp, you want to get it ready by removing the shell and vein. You can also remove the tails if needed. Rinse and pat dry.
• Using a spiralizer, julienne peeler, mandolin, or very fancy knife skills, cut your zucchini into noodles. Set aside.
• Mince or grate the garlic. Melt the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-low heat. Add the shrimp and garlic, about half the cayenne, and a sprinkle of the salt. Cook until opaque and pink, about 3-5 minutes. Remove shrimp from pan and set aside.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside. (Please note that rice noodles and gluten-free pasta WILL clump together, so save this step until you’ve already cooked the shrimp.
• Add coconut milk to the same pan. Season with salt and cayenne and bring to a boil. Simmer for 1-3 minutes, then add the cooked spaghetti, zucchini, and shrimp to the pan and turn off the heat. Stir until well combined and warmed through (about 1-2 minutes).
• Serve and enjoy