Best 2 Italian Shrimp And Pasta Recipes
Shrimp is one of the most popular seafood around the world, and it’s seen in a myriad of recipes, especially in the coastal areas of Italy. It has a sweet, succulent flavor that really shines when it's simply cooked and paired with fresh herbs. When it comes to pasta, the options are endless. From creamy sauces such as pesto to light and flavorful options like olive oil and garlic, there’s sure to be a recipe for everyone. With just a few ingredients and a bit of time, you can create a delicious Italian shrimp and pasta dish that will impress your friends and family.
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ITALIAN SHRIMP AND PASTA
We like pasta with Italian tomato sauces, and this recipe is one we make often. It's heavy on the shrimp and light on the pasta, and that's the way we like it...we can remember when shrimp was unheard of in our budget, so I guess we're making up for it now!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute or until crisp-tender. Add the tomatoes, broth, basil, oregano and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. , Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Add the shrimp to the tomato mixture; cook for 5-6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain pasta; toss with shrimp mixture.,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 168mg cholesterol, Sodium 443mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
AMAZING SHRIMP AND HOT ITALIAN SAUSAGE OVER ANGEL HAIR PASTA
This is a great one dish meal with an Italian accent. The Shrimp and Hot Italian Sausage are accented with a Garlic Cream Sause.
Provided by aeb8889
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Remove Italian Sausage from caseing. In an electric skillet or on top of the stove, brown very slowly the Italian sausage, the objective here is to brown it slow enough to allow the fat to run off into the skillet,add salt, pepper and press garlic, to the Italian Sausage once is has cooked.
- While Sausage is cooking chop tops of green onions and set aside.
- Mix water and flour together, make sure it is not lumpy and set aside.
- Add shelled and deveined shrimp to sausage , allow to cook for 3 minutes.
- Add Heavy Cream to Shrimp and Sausage, enough to cover over about an inch and a half, increase heat slightly, add water and flour mixture to thicken. Simmer to desired thickness. (Do not over cook shrimp).
- Sauce should be the consistancy of alfredo sauce and light pink in color (from the sausage fat). Serve over fresh Angel Hair Pasta tossed with Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Add fresh chopped green onion tops, Rosemary, Fresh Fancy Grated Parmesean and Ramano Cheese -- enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 899.6, Fat 80.3, SaturatedFat 44, Cholesterol 356, Sodium 1800.9, Carbohydrate 16.8, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.3, Protein 29.7
Tips:
- Use fresh shrimp. Fresh shrimp have a briny, sweet flavor that frozen shrimp just can't match. If you can't find fresh shrimp, use thawed frozen shrimp, but be sure to pat them dry before cooking.
- Cook the shrimp properly. Shrimp should be cooked quickly over high heat, until they are pink and opaque. Overcooking will make them tough and rubbery.
- Don't overcrowd the pan. When cooking shrimp, it's important to not overcrowd the pan. If you do, the shrimp will steam instead of sear, and they won't develop that nice caramelized flavor.
- Add flavor with herbs and spices. Shrimp is a versatile ingredient that can be flavored with a variety of herbs and spices. Some popular choices include garlic, lemon, paprika, and chili powder.
- Serve immediately. Shrimp is best served immediately after cooking. This will help to preserve their flavor and texture.
Conclusion:
If you're looking for a quick and easy seafood dinner, shrimp and pasta is a great option. It's a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients. So next time you're in a hurry, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.
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