Infused Shrimp Pasta

Ingredients

• 5 g 0.2 oz cannabis flower (e.g., Tangie, ~19% THC)
• 100 g 3.5 oz butter (for infusion)
• 250 g 8.8 oz pasta (spaghetti or tagliatelle)
• 250 g 8.8 oz shrimp (peeled)
• 4 cloves 4 cloves garlic
• 1 bunch 1 bunch fresh herbs (parsley or basil)
• 1 pinch 1 pinch salt, pepper, chili flakes

Instructions

1. 1
   Finely grind cannabis and decarboxylate in a closed Mason jar in the oven at 212°F (100°C) for 40 minutes. Keep the jar sealed — this preserves all the aroma.
2. 2
   Add activated flower to 100 g (3.5 oz) butter and infuse in a water bath at approximately 158°F (70°C) for at least 3 hours — up to 24 hours for more intense effects. Strain butter through a fine sieve or cheesecloth, collect, and chill.
3. 3
   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Before draining, reserve 1 cup of pasta water — this will bind the sauce later.
4. 4
   Finely mince garlic. Heat a little olive oil or regular butter in a large pan over medium heat and sauté garlic for 1–2 minutes until translucent, without browning.
5. 5
   Add shrimp to the pan and sauté for 2 minutes on each side until they turn pink and curl slightly. Season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
6. 6
   Add drained pasta directly to the pan with the shrimp and toss well. Add pasta water as needed for more creaminess.
7. 7
   Turn off the heat and remove the pan from the stove. Now add the infused butter in pieces and let it melt gently — active compounds are only preserved at low temperatures.
8. 8
   Garnish with freshly chopped herbs and serve immediately on warm plates. Enjoy — and please keep dosage in mind.

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Pro Tips

• NEVER boil infused butter — always fold it in gently at the very end.
• Beginners: start with 2.5 mg THC per serving. Effects are delayed!
• Tangie strain pairs perfectly with pasta thanks to its citrus terpenes.
• Let butter infusion steep for up to 24 hours for stronger effects.

Nutrition (estimated per serving)

Based on category averages. THC content depends on your strain and infusion method.

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