SHRIMP IN PURGATORY
This one-skillet shrimp dish is inspired by the bright flavors of eggs in purgatory, the classic Southern Italian dish in which eggs simmer in a spicy tomato sauce. The exact origins of the name are uncertain, but many say the sauce is meant to represent purgatory, and the eggs, souls. Here, shrimp stand in for the eggs, and the tomato sauce is rich and tangy, with roasted red peppers and capers. You can use frozen shrimp; just defrost them first. Serve the shrimp in shallow bowls, with crusty bread, or over orzo, couscous or polenta. Find a slow cooker version of this dish here.
Provided by Sarah DiGregorio
Categories dinner, weekday, seafood, main course
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Warm the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high. Add the onion, season generously with salt, and cook, stirring, until the onion is translucent, soft and starting to turn golden, 7 or 8 minutes. If necessary, decrease the heat to medium to prevent scorching.
- Add the garlic and cook until fragrant and softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in the oregano, red-pepper flakes and fennel seeds, then the Calabrian chiles, roasted red peppers and tomatoes. (Crush the tomatoes by hand, if using whole.) Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, adjust the heat to maintain a simmer, and cook for about 5 minutes to slightly reduce the sauce and blend the flavors.
- Add the shrimp, scallions and capers, and cook until the shrimp are curled, pink and opaque, 3 to 7 minutes, depending on size and quantity. Turn off the heat and taste the sauce. Add more red-pepper flakes, salt and pepper, if you like. Sprinkle the cheese over the top and serve, passing more Parmesan and red-pepper flakes at the table.
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Steve Luper
[email protected]I was a bit disappointed with this recipe. The shrimp were overcooked and the sauce was bland. I think I'll stick to my own shrimp recipe.
Lovely pattan
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Rosalyn Vargas
[email protected]I tried this recipe last night and it was a huge success! The shrimp were tender and juicy, and the sauce had just the right amount of heat. I will definitely be making this again.
Makhdoom Arshad
[email protected]This recipe was absolutely delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and spicy. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again.