Creamy Gochujang Seafood Pasta

Creamy Gochujang Seafood Pasta
Ingredients
- 2-3 tbsp olive oil
- 8 oz pasta
- 8-10 oz medium or large shrimp - peeled and deveined
- 8-10 oz squid - cleaned and cut into 1” rings
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes - halved
- 2 shallots - finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic - minced
- 2 tsp garlic powder - divided
- 1 tsp salt - divided
- 1 tsp black pepper - divided
- 1½ tbsp Gochujang
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
Cook the pasta:
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
Season the seafood:
- In a bowl, combine the shrimp and squid. Season with 1 tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper, and 2 tsp olive oil. Toss to coat evenly.
Cook the seafood:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a medium-large saute pan over medium heat. Add the seafood and cook for about 3–4 minutes, until just cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Cook the aromatics:
- In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed. Add the shallots and cook for 1–2 minutes, then add the garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
Cook the tomatoes:
- Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for 3–4 minutes, until softened. Gently press them with a spatula to help release their juices.
Build the sauce:
- Add the gochujang, tomato paste, soy sauce, remaining garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well, then pour in the heavy cream and reserved pasta water. Mix until the sauce is smooth and the gochujang is fully incorporated.
Combine:
- Return the cooked seafood to the pan, then add the pasta. Toss everything together until well combined and evenly coated in the sauce.
Finish & serve:
- Stir in the chopped parsley and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm and enjoy!
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