Best 4 Spicy Italian Shrimp Recipes

SPICY CALABRIAN SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the Parmesan, olive oil, chile paste, lemon zest, oregano and salt. Add the shrimp and toss gently to coat.
• Spread the shrimp evenly on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until the shrimp are pink and opaque throughout, 8 to 10 minutes. Squeeze the lemon half over the shrimp while still hot. Serve warm.

SHRIMP FRA DIAVOLO

Steps:

• Toss the shrimp in a medium bowl with 1 teaspoon of salt and red pepper flakes. Heat the 3 tablespoons oil in a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and saute for about a minute, toss, and continue cooking until just cooked through, about 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the shrimp to a large plate; set aside. Add the onion to the same skillet, adding 1 to 2 teaspoons of olive oil to the pan, if necessary, and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes with their juices, wine, garlic, and oregano. Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, about 10 minutes. Return the shrimp and any accumulated juices to the tomato mixture; toss to coat, and cook for about a minute so the flavors meld together. Stir in the parsley and basil. Season with more salt, to taste, and serve.

SPAGHETTI AGLIO OLIO WITH SPICY SHRIMP

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large pot of boiling, salted water until al dente (about 7 minutes?).
• While pasta cooks, toss shrimp with lemon juice, parsley, pepper flakes, garlic, olive oil and a pinch of salt.
• Heat large skillet over medium hight heat, add shrimp, oil and spices and cook about 3 minutes or until its pink and slightly firm.
• Remove shrimp from pan and set aside, covered, to keep warm.
• At this point, you may pull out the whole, crushed cloves.
• I usually leave them.
• Lower heat to medium low and add the 1/4 cup of olive oil.
• Next, add anchovies, garlic and red pepper to oil.
• Be sure to break up the anchovies in the pan until they melt into the oil and garlic.
• Drain pasta and toss it in large bowl with garlic and olive oil mixture.
• Sprinkle with fresh parsley, and top with the shrimp.

SPICY ITALIAN SHRIMP

Steps:

• ToCook linguini according to package directions until it is al dente. Meanwhile saute shrimp in large non-stick skillet on medium for 6 minutes.
• Scoop shrimp out of pan with a slotted spoon and set aside. Return pan with scampi sauce to stove and turn heat up to medium high. Add onions and saute for 5 minutes until they are translucent.
• Add diced tomatoes(including juice), wine, Italian seasoning and red pepper to onions.
• Bring mixture to a low rolling boil. Boil mixture for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add shrimp to pan with tomato sauce and continue sauteing for 3 minutes.Add cooked linguini and toss to coat and serve with shredded parmesan cheese, if desired.
• *To make your own scampi sauce see next recipe.