Shrimp with Spicy Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Shrimp with Spicy Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound (about 30) medium shrimp, in the shell; Juice of 1/2 lemon; 1 bay leaf; 1 cup coarsely chopped onion; 8 large basil leaves; 2 cloves garlic, peeled; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 28-ounce can chopped plum tomatoes (3 1/2 cups); 1 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 cup dry red wine; 1/4 cup water; 3 tablespoons diced oil-cured black olives; 1 pound spaghetti

Servings: persons

1 pound (about 30) medium shrimp, in the shell
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 bay leaf
1 cup coarsely chopped onion
8 large basil leaves
2 cloves garlic, peeled
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 28-ounce can chopped plum tomatoes (3 1/2 cups)
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 cup dry red wine
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons diced oil-cured black olives
1 pound spaghetti

1
In a medium saucepan, bring about 2 quarts of water to a boil.
2
Add the shrimp, lemon juice, and bay leaf.
3
Boil just until the shells turn pink, about 2 to 3 minutes.
4
Drain the shrimp, let cool, then peel, devein, and set aside.
5
Place the onion, basil, and garlic on a cutting board and, with a knife, chop the ingredients together until fine, making a battuto.
6
Set aside.
7
In a saucepan, heat the olive oil, add the onion mixture, and saute over medium heat until soft, about 3 minutes.
8
Stir in the tomatoes, sea salt, pepper, oregano, wine, and water.
9
Cover the pan, lower the heat, and simmer for about 25 minutes.
10
Uncover the pan, stir in the shrimp and olives, re-cover, and simmer for 5 minutes.
11
Set the sauce aside and keep warm.
12
In a large pot, bring 4 to 6 quarts of water to a boil.
13
Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente.
14
Drain and place on a platter.
15
Pour over the sauce, mix gently, and serve immediately.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound (about 30) medium shrimp, in the shell, Juice of 1/2 lemon, 1 bay leaf, 1 cup coarsely chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Shrimp with Spicy Tomato Sauce 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 with Spicy Tomato Sauce

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