Spicy Shrimp Pasta
This lobster-inspired pasta by Amanda Frederickson swaps shrimp for lobster, making it an approachable meal for any occasion.
Recipe Creator: Amanda Frederickson (@amandafrederickson)
Recipe Creator: Amanda Frederickson (@amandafrederickson)
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4 SERVINGS
INGREDIENTS
For the Shrimp:
- ½ lbs shrimp
- 1 Tbs. Olive oil
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt
For the Pasta:
- 2 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (or more to taste)
- Salt and pepper
- ½ cup white wine
- 2 cups tomato purée
- 1 cup seafood stock (or chicken stock)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 12 oz bucatini pasta, or other firm-textured dry pasta
- Garnish with fresh basil and more lemon zest
HOW TO MAKE IT
- In a large bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, lemon, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
- In a large pan (such as the Staub Perfect Pan) heat pan with oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, pepper, and a large pinch of salt and pepper. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until the onion is soft.
- Deglaze the pan with wine. Add tomato, stock and cook for 10 minutes.
- Place rack in the pan and add shrimp in an even layer.
- Top with lid and cook over medium low heat until the sauce is thickened and the shrimp are opaque, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Fold in cream, shrimp, and pasta into the sauce.
- Taste for salt and pepper then top with lemon zest and parsley.