Shrimp Shio Kombu Pasta
ABOUT
A savory shrimp pasta with the rich umami of shio kombu, finished with tender shrimp and a simple, satisfying sauce.
Jump to RecipeShrimp Shio Kombu Pasta
Course: Main CourseCuisine: Japanese-inspiredDifficulty: EasyServings
1
servingPrep time
15
minutesCooking time
15
minutesDiet Type
Pescatarian
A savory shrimp pasta with the rich umami of shio kombu, tender shrimp, and a simple, satisfying sauce.
Ingredients
1 cup pasta of your choice
1/2 tsp salt for pasta water
1 tbsp butter or oil
6–8 shrimp
1/4 onion
1 tbsp shio kombu
1 tsp crushed red pepper
Directions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
- Melt the butter or heat the oil in a pan, then sauté the onion.
- Add the crushed red pepper and stir briefly.
- Add the shrimp and cook until just cooked through.
- Add the cooked pasta and toss to combine.
- Add the shio kombu and stir-fry briefly. Turn off the heat.
- Taste and adjust with salt and black pepper as needed.
Damda Tip ⭐
Shio kombu is naturally salty, so taste the pasta before adding extra salt.