CAPELLINI WITH SHRIMP AND TOMATO SAUCE

 3 tbsp garlic extra virgin olive oil
 1 lb peeled large shrimp
 0.25 tsp dried oregano
 0.50 cup sweet red vermouth
 1 (14 oz- 15 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained
 0.75 cup heavy cream
 0.50 tsp fresh lemon juice
 8 oz capellini
1

Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then cook shrimp with oregano, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp pepper, turning once, until golden, about 2 minutes.

2

Stir in vermouth and tomatoes, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the skillet.

3

Add cream and simmer until sauce has thickened slightly, about 1 minute.

4

Stir in lemon juice.

5

Meanwhile, cook capellini in boiling salted water (3 Tbsp salt per 6 quarts water) until al dente.

6

Serve immediately, topped with shrimp and sauce. Thin sauce with pasta water, if necessary

Ingredients

 3 tbsp garlic extra virgin olive oil
 1 lb peeled large shrimp
 0.25 tsp dried oregano
 0.50 cup sweet red vermouth
 1 (14 oz- 15 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained
 0.75 cup heavy cream
 0.50 tsp fresh lemon juice
 8 oz capellini

Directions

1

Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then cook shrimp with oregano, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp pepper, turning once, until golden, about 2 minutes.

2

Stir in vermouth and tomatoes, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the skillet.

3

Add cream and simmer until sauce has thickened slightly, about 1 minute.

4

Stir in lemon juice.

5

Meanwhile, cook capellini in boiling salted water (3 Tbsp salt per 6 quarts water) until al dente.

6

Serve immediately, topped with shrimp and sauce. Thin sauce with pasta water, if necessary

CAPELLINI WITH SHRIMP AND TOMATO SAUCE

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