Description
Shrimp Arrabbiata is a spicy, flavorful dish featuring succulent shrimp and a rich tomato sauce, perfect over pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1/21/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 11/2 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper flakes
- 3/41/2 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, for sauce
- 15 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 large hot cherry peppers, seeds and stems removed, chopped
- 1 28-ounce can plum tomatoes, hand crushed
- 1 tablespoon cherry pepper vinegar
- 1/21/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3 tablespoons minced Italian flat-leaf parsley
Instructions
- Heat The Sauce: Start by simmering your marinara sauce in a pan until it warms up and releases its lovely aroma. You want a nice, bubbling texture that shows it’s ready for action. Avoid high heat or it could splatter everywhere, making a mess on your stovetop.
- Broil The Shrimp: Arrange your shrimp on a baking sheet and slide it under the broiler until they turn pink and opaque. You will know they are done when they look visually plump. Keep an eye on them; overcooking will lead to a rubbery texture, which nobody wants.
- Add To The Sauce: Once your shrimp are perfectly broiled, toss them straight into that simmering sauce. Stir gently until every shrimp is coated and sizzling. This step brings everything together with a spicy kick, but do not let it simmer too long post-addition or the shrimp will toughen.
- Serve & Enjoy: Now it is time to dish it out! Serve the shrimp arrabbiata over your favorite pasta or on its own. You will appreciate the heat and vibrant colors that pop on your plate. Just make sure to keep an eye on portion sizes if you are mindful of carbs.
Notes
- Leftovers can be saved in the fridge for up to 3 days and can be reheated on the stovetop or microwave.
- Brine the shrimp in a mixture of water and salt for about 15 minutes for better texture.
- Monitor the cooking time closely; broil the shrimp just until they turn opaque to avoid a rubbery texture.
- When the sauce is too watery, a gentle simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes helps reduce excess liquid.
- Increase the amount of cherry peppers or red pepper flakes for more heat if desired.
- If you are serving with pasta, making a bit more sauce than you think you need ensures everyone can enjoy it with their meal.
- Reheat on the stovetop over medium heat until warmed through, about 5-10 minutes.
- Serve over linguine for a hearty meal.
- Pair with crusty garlic bread for dipping.
- Accompany with a crisp salad for balance.
- Add a splash of white wine for depth in the sauce.
- Top with grated Parmesan for a cheesy twist.
- Include spinach or kale for added greens.
- For the best results, use hand-crushed canned plum tomatoes for texture.
- Fresh shrimp can be used and may enhance flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 508
- Sugar: 18.4g
- Sodium: 375mg
- Fat: 25.3g
- Saturated Fat: 4.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29.8g
- Fiber: 8.4g
- Protein: 44.5g
- Cholesterol: 740mg