Spicy Shrimp Orecchiette Recipe

Name: Spicy Shrimp Orecchiette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 12 ounces orecchiette pasta; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 1 small bulb fennel, chopped, plus 1 tablespoon chopped fennel fronds; 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 large tomato, chopped; 1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and roughly chopped 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 cup torn fresh basil

Servings: persons

Kosher salt
12 ounces orecchiette pasta
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 small bulb fennel, chopped, plus 1 tablespoon chopped fennel fronds
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 large tomato, chopped
1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and roughly chopped 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup torn fresh basil

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2
Add the pasta and cook as the label directs.
3
Reserve 1 1/2 cups cooking water, then drain.
4
Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5
Add the chopped fennel bulb and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes.
6
Reduce the heat to medium and add the garlic, tomato paste and red pepper flakes.
7
Cook, stirring, 2 more minutes (add a splash of water if the mixture is sticking).
8
Stir in the tomato, shrimp, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 cup of the reserved cooking water.
9
Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes are saucy, about 8 more minutes.
10
Add the pasta and cheese to the sauce and toss to coat.
11
Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and add more of the reserved pasta water to loosen, if necessary.
12
Stir in the basil leaves and fennel fronds.
13
Divide among plates.
14
Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

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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: Kosher salt, 12 ounces orecchiette pasta, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling, 1 small bulb fennel, chopped, plus 1 tablespoon chopped fennel fronds, and more.

Yes, Spicy Shrimp Orecchiette 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 Orecchiette

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