Shrimp Pasta

Shrimp Pasta

Ingredients
  

  • Shells from peeled shrimp
  • Olive oil
  • Water, to cover shrimp shells
  • 1-pound long pasta, such as linguine, fettuccine or spaghetti
  • 4 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup broth reserved from cooking pasta
  • 2 pints cherry or grape tomatoes
  • ¼ tsp. crushed red pepper, plus more to taste
  • 1 tsp. Kosher salt
  • ¼ cup garlic, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 1-pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on or off
  • ⅓ cup fresh parsley, chopped, plus more for serving
  • Lemon zest, for serving

Instructions
 

  • Sauté shrimp shells in a little olive oil for a few minutes; add water to cover; simmer for 5 to 7 minutes; strain the broth; set aside
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
  • Scoop out ½ cup of the cooking water; drain the pasta in a colander; return to the pot.
  • Meanwhile, pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel and season with ½ teaspoon salt.
  • In a 12-inch skillet, over medium heat, heat the butter and olive oil.
  • Add the reserved shrimp shells broth, tomatoes, crushed red pepper and 1 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the tomatoes have burst; 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and cook until lightly golden; 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add the wine; bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes until slightly reduced.
  • Stir in the shrimp and cook until they are just starting to turn opaque; about 3 minutes.
  • Pour the sauce and the shrimp over the pasta and toss well.
  • Add the parsley and toss again.
  • Transfer the pasta to bowls; top with the lemon zest and more parsley; sprinkle on more crushed red pepper, if desired; serve immediately.
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