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October 08, 2024

Shrimp Marinara With Homemade Tomato Sauce

Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Yields: 4 servings

Get ready to indulge in the most epic shrimp marinara extravaganza of your life!

Today, we’re diving into the world of Italian cuisine, and trust me, you won’t want to miss this!. No more boring, bland pasta dishes!

Imagine a dish that combines the sweetness of succulent shrimp with the tanginess of homemade tomato sauce, all served over a bed of perfectly cooked spaghetti. Sounds like a match made in heaven, right?

Shrimp marinara is a classic Italian dish that’s easy to make and packed with flavor. It’s the perfect meal for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion. And the best part? It’s ready in just 20 minutes!

Here’s what you’ll need to make this delicious dish:

12 ounces dry spaghetti

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

4 cloves garlic, sliced

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1 (15-ounce) diced fire-roasted tomatoes

1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce

1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Now, let’s get cooking!

First, cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Next, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they’re pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.

Now it’s time to make the sauce. Add the garlic and crushed red pepper to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant.

Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, basil, balsamic vinegar, oregano, and salt. Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Return the shrimp to the skillet and simmer for 1-2 minutes, or until they’re heated through.

Serve the shrimp and sauce over the cooked spaghetti, garnished with additional basil if desired.

Enjoy your delicious shrimp marinara!

This dish is sure to become a favorite in your household. The combination of flavors and textures is simply divine. And the best part? It’s easy to make and can be ready in just 20 minutes!

So go ahead, give this recipe a try. Your taste buds will thank you!

This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion. And the best part? It’s ready in just 20 minutes!

So go ahead, give this recipe a try. Your taste buds will thank you!

Printable Recipe

Ingredients

  1. 12 ounces dry spaghetti
  2. 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  3. 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  4. 4 cloves garlic, sliced
  5. 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  6. 1 (15-ounce) diced fire-roasted tomatoes
  7. 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  8. 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish
  9. 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  10. 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  11. 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  1. 1. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they're pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  3. 3. Add the garlic and crushed red pepper to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
  4. 4. Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, basil, balsamic vinegar, oregano, and salt. Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. 5. Return the shrimp to the skillet and simmer for 1-2 minutes, or until they're heated through.
  6. 6. Serve the shrimp and sauce over the cooked spaghetti, garnished with additional basil if desired.

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