Vodka Shrimp Pasta Recipe

Name: Vodka Shrimp Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 shrimp, cleaned, peeled and deveined; Olive oil; 3/4 cup vodka; 5 cloves garlic, minced; 2 shallots, finely chopped; 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes; 1/2 pint heavy cream; 1/2 tsp. cornstarch; 3/4 tsp. cayenne; Salt and pepper, to taste; Italian flat-leaf parsley, chopped, for garnish; Angel hair pasta, prepared according to pkg. instructions

Servings: persons

12 shrimp, cleaned, peeled and deveined
Olive oil
3/4 cup vodka
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 shallots, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1/2 pint heavy cream
1/2 tsp. cornstarch
3/4 tsp. cayenne
Salt and pepper, to taste
Italian flat-leaf parsley, chopped, for garnish
Angel hair pasta, prepared according to pkg. instructions

1
Remove the shells from the shrimp and place in a small stock pot.
2
Fill with enough water to cover shells and heat pan to boil; once boiling lower heat to simmer.
3
Season with salt, pepper and 1 clove garlic.
4
Let simmer for 1/2 hour; strain and reserve liquid and discard shells.
5
Saute shrimp in a light amount of olive oil on medium-high heat for about 3 minutes per side, until nearly done.
6
Add vodka and light on fire.
7
Once flame extinguishes itself the shrimp will be ready; remove from pan.
8
Add a small amount of olive oil to the pan with shrimp and vodka remains, and saute the garlic, shallots and sun-dried tomatoes until shallots are nearly translucent.
9
Add heavy cream, 3/4 cup shrimp broth and cornstarch; mix well.
10
Heat sauce until thickened to appropriate consistency and remove from heat.
11
Plate the angel hair, ladel the sauce over the pasta, add the shrimp on top and garnish with parsley.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 shrimp, cleaned, peeled and deveined, Olive oil, 3/4 cup vodka, 5 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Vodka Shrimp 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.

Vodka Shrimp Pasta

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