Spicy Shrimp-and-Garlic Pasta Recipe

Name: Spicy Shrimp-and-Garlic Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 1/4 pounds medium shrimp, shelled and deveined; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 ounces thinly sliced lean bacon, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 3 large garlic cloves, minced; 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 2 large plum tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 12 ounces angel hair pasta; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Servings: persons

1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/4 pounds medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 ounces thinly sliced lean bacon, cut into 1/2-inch dice
3 large garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 large plum tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1/2 cup dry white wine
12 ounces angel hair pasta
2 tablespoons chopped parsley

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
3
Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper and cook over moderate heat until just cooked, about 1 minute per side.
4
Transfer the shrimp to a plate.
5
Add 3 tablespoons of olive oil to the skillet and add the bacon, garlic and crushed red pepper.
6
Cook over low heat until the garlic is fragrant, about 3 minutes.
7
Add the tomatoes, season with salt and pepper and cook over moderate heat until sizzling, about 3 minutes.
8
Add the wine and boil over moderately high heat until reduced by one-third, about 2 minutes.
9
Cover and remove from the heat.
10
Cook the pasta until al dente.
11
Drain the pasta, reserving 3/4 cup of the cooking water and add the pasta back to the pot.
12
Add the bacon-tomato mixture, the shrimp and the parsley along with the reserved cooking liquid and toss.
13
Drizzle on the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
14
Toss well and serve right away.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 1/4 pounds medium shrimp, shelled and deveined, Salt and freshly ground pepper, 2 ounces thinly sliced lean bacon, cut into 1/2-inch dice, and more.

Yes, Spicy Shrimp-and-Garlic Pasta 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.

Spicy Shrimp-and-Garlic Pasta

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