Indonesian•quick
SPAGHETTI WITH SHRIMP AND WATERCRESS
What To Cook Today recipe - Malaysian/Indonesian
- Prep time
- 14 min
- Cook time
- 31 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 8 oz spaghetti ((use whole-wheat spaghetti if you prefer))
- 5 shallots (, thinly sliced)
- 1 lb large shrimp ((deveined, shelled, leave the tails on for presentation))
- 2 Tbsp grape seeds oil
- 8 oz of watercress ((washed))
- Dash of pepper and salt to taste
- Pinch of paprika powder
Instructions
- 1
Cook the pasta to the firmness you prefer, since we will be stir-frying it, under cook it a little bit. Drain off the water (reserve about 1/4 cup of the cooking water), but do not rinse with cold water. Set aside
- 2
Preheat a large wok or skillet, add in the grape seeds oil. Add in the shallots and fry until soft and fragrant. Add in the shrimp and continue to saute until they turn color, about 3-4 minutes. Add in the watercress and pasta along with the reserve water. Stir to mix everything and saute for another minute. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika powder. Have a taste and adjust to your liking