Spaghetti With Shrimp, Togarashi, And Thai Basil Oil Recipe

Name: Spaghetti With Shrimp, Togarashi, And Thai Basil Oil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup packed fresh Thai basil (or fresh sweet basil leaves); 1/4 cup plus 3 tb olive oil, divided; 2 tablespoons minced shallots; 2 tablespoons minced lemongrass; 1 garlic clove, minced; 3 (8 ounce) bottles clam juice; 1/2 cup shaoxing wine; 2 cups whipping cream; 1 lb spaghetti; 24 uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined; 1 tablespoon shichimi togarashi

Servings: persons

1/2 cup packed fresh Thai basil (or fresh sweet basil leaves)
1/4 cup plus 3 tb olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons minced shallots
2 tablespoons minced lemongrass
1 garlic clove, minced
3 (8 ounce) bottles clam juice
1/2 cup shaoxing wine
2 cups whipping cream
1 lb spaghetti
24 uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
1 tablespoon shichimi togarashi

1
Blanch basil in small saucepan of boiling water 5 seconds; drain. Squeeze water from basil; place in blender. Add 1/4 cup oil and pinch of salt and blend until smooth. Strain basil oil into small pitcher. (Do ahead: Basil oil can be made 1 week ahead. Cover; chill).
2
Heat 1 Tb oil in heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallot, lemongrass, and garlic; saute until soft, about 2 minutes. Add clam juice and Shaoxing. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer until reduced to 1 1/2 cups, about 20 minutes. Add cream; simmer sauce until reduced to 1 3/4 cups, about 20 minutes.
3
Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.
4
Meanwhile, sprinkle shrimp with shichimi togarashi and salt. Heat 2 Tb oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; cook until opaque in center, turning once, about 5 minutes.
5
Drain pasta; transfer to large bowl. Reheat sauce. Toss pasta with sauce. Place shrimp atop pasta; drizzle with basil oil.

1183

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

149

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup packed fresh Thai basil (or fresh sweet basil leaves), 1/4 cup plus 3 tb olive oil, divided, 2 tablespoons minced shallots, 2 tablespoons minced lemongrass, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti With Shrimp, Togarashi, And Thai Basil Oil 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.

Spaghetti With Shrimp, Togarashi, And Thai Basil Oil

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