Shrimp Piquante with Fusilli Recipe

Name: Shrimp Piquante with Fusilli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups corkscrews or medium-size pasta shells; 2 Tbsp olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp paprika; 1 scant tsp dried thyme; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 2 medium-size red bell peppers, seeded & cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 12 jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined & cut into 1/2-inch chunks; 4 oz can smoked oysters, chopped; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 2 to 3 tbsp butter; chopped parsley or thinly sliced scallions for garnish

Servings: persons

4 cups corkscrews or medium-size pasta shells
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp paprika
1 scant tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
2 medium-size red bell peppers, seeded & cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/4 cup dry white wine
12 jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined & cut into 1/2-inch chunks
4 oz can smoked oysters, chopped
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 to 3 tbsp butter
chopped parsley or thinly sliced scallions for garnish

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2
Add pasta and cook until tender but still al dente, about 8 minutes or according to package directions.
3
Meanwhile, in a large skillet heat oil.
4
Add garlic, paprika, thyme, cayenne and bell peppers and saute for a minute.
5
Then add white wine, cover and simmer over low heat until the peppers are almost tender, about 3 minutes.
6
Add shrimp and oysters, cover and simmer until shrimp are cooked through, another 2 minutes.
7
Uncover skillet, add chicken broth and cook until broth has reduced slightly, about 1 minute.
8
Remove skillet from heat, swirl in butter and adjust seasoning.
9
Drain pasta and return to pot, off the heat.
10
Add the shrimp mixture and toss well with pasta.
11
Serve out portions and garnish with parsley or scallions.

1708

kcal

Calories

Fat

188

Carbs

115

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups corkscrews or medium-size pasta shells, 2 Tbsp olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 tsp paprika, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Piquante with Fusilli falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Shrimp Piquante with Fusilli

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