shrimp fra diavolo

In any Italian restaurant, if I see shrimp fra diavolo listed on the menu, I am forced to order it...if I don't, I'll regret it hands down every time. Some places can get fancy with their fra diavolo, adding lobster or scallops or other bits of seafood protein, but I'm easy with fra diavolo: all I really need are some flavor-chameleonizing shrimp. A super quick, easy, healthy, spicy recipe, this shrimp frav diavolo recipe can be whipped up in a mere 15 minutes. The spice adds a nice kick to your metabolism while the shrimp will provide the protein to fill you up at the same time.
 

Ingredients (for two servings):

1 lb deveined tail-on shrimp

1 lemon

3 tbs olive oil

1 onion, sliced

1 14.5 oz can of crushed tomatoes

1 cup white wine

1/2 cup water

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 tbs crushed red pepper

1 dried chipotle pepper, chopped

1 tsp dried oregano

2 tsp dried parsley

2 tsp dried basil

1/2 lb whole-wheat spaghetti

*Double sauce ingredients if you would like more of a sauce*

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375F. Toss shrimp in a small bowl to coat with juice of 1 lemon & a sprinkling of salt and pepper. Let sit aside to fully thaw and marinate.

2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet, add sliced onion and sprinkle with salt and pepper. 

3. Once onions are translucent (about 6 minutes), add crushed tomatoes, white wine, water, garlic, chipotle pepper, along with herbs & spices. Stir and let simmer to thicken about 10 minutes. (Feel free to add as much kick as you want, but be careful...you can't come back from too many red pepper flakes easily!) 
 

 

 

4. At this point, pop shrimp into preheated oven on a tin-foiled baking sheet for 8 minutes. Also bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti until al dente. Reserve 1/3 cup of starchy pasta-water when straining pasta.

5. Once the sauce has thickened, add the cooked shrimp to the skillet and stir to meld flavors for 2 minutes.
 

 

6. Add reserved pasta-water to the skillet, along with the strained pasta. Toss to coat & serve immediately.
 

 

 

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quick & easy shrimp

As you know, I love shrimp. I love how tasty, quick, and healthy shrimp can be. I just found THE EASIEST way to prepare shrimp.

Ingredients:
1 dozen frozen uncooked deveined shrimp
2 tbs olive oil
Juice from 1 lemon
Salt & Pepper
1 tsp cayenne pepper
Fresh parsley, minced for topping

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375F while shrimp defrost.

2. Combine olive oil & lemon juice in a small bowl. Add salt & pepper. Add shrimp to bowl and mix to coat. 

3. Place shrimp on a foiled baking sheet. Sprinkle cayenne pepper over the shrimp for a little kick.

 

 4. Pop in preheated oven for 8 minutes. Remove from oven, garnish with parsley and eat!

  

That's it! The most hands-off easiest shrimp preparation EVER!!

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spicy citrus shrimp

For a super healthy & quick dinner that can be tweaked depending on your taste (whether it be super spicy or mild in flavor).

 

Ingredients (for 2):
16 thawed tail-on deveined shrimp
2 pinches of salt
2 tsp chipotle powder 
2 tbs olive oil
4 cloves of garlic
1/3 cup orange juice
2 tbs lemon juice
1 tbs chopped fresh parsley 

Directions:

1. Coat shrimp in salt and chipotle powder and mix to cover. Heat 2 tbs olive oil on med-high heat. Add shrimp and cook on each side until just pink and still raw in the center.

2. Remove shrimp from pan and add chopped garlic cloves. Cook for about 1 minute on med-high heat.

 

3. Add orange juice and lemon juice. Raise heat to high and bring to a simmer to thicken the sauce.

 

4. Return shrimp to the pan. Add chopped parsley & cook for 3 more minutes while stirring.

 

 

5. Serve with veggies, toast, pasta, or rice!

 

 

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shrimp scampi

My college roommate helped show me how easy shrimp scampi can be to make...and I have been forever grateful for the 2 minute tutorial! Shrimp is one of my favorite proteins; being low-fat & high-protein, it easily adopts its neighboring flavors. Make & garnish this dish to provide a real crowd-pleaser for your next dinner (or quick weeknight dinner)!

Ingredients (for 2 large portions):
3/4 lb spaghetti
12 deveined shrimp
4 tablespoons butter
4 cloves of garlic
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (fresh or dried)
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

1. Bring a pot of salt water to a boil. Add pasta.

2. Melt butter in pan over medium heat. Add chopped garlic. Stir until fragrant (a couple of minutes). Add pinch of salt & pepper.

3. Arrange shrimp in order for each shrimp to have their own area.

 4. Let sit for about 1 minute while you stir & check on the pasta. Add lemon juice, chopped parsley, and cayenne pepper.

5. Strain pasta when al dente, but reserve 1/4 cup of the starch water from the pot. Flip shrimp.

6. Let sit for another minute. Add water from spaghetti pot. Add pasta to pan and push around to coat in scampi sauce.

7. Plate, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve!

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