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Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti

Source of Recipe


Adapted from 365 Great 20-Minute Recipes






List of Ingredients



• 8 ounces spaghetti
  
• 1/2 lb. medium shrimp (prawns)
  
• 1 cup water
  
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
  
• 2 medium cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  
• 1 large shallot, peeled and minced
  
• 1 small red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and finely chopped
  
• 1/3 cup dry white wine
  
• 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  
• 1/8 to 1/4 tsp salt
  
• 1/3 cup finely chopped parsley
  
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  
• 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
  






Instructions



1. Bring a large pan of water to a boil for the spaghetti. Add the spaghetti and time according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
   
   
2. Shell and devein the shrimp. Rinse shells briefly and put into a small saucepan with 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer 5 minutes.
   
   
3. In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat until hot. Add the shrimp and saute until pink, curled and cooked through. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon. Reduce heat to medium-low. Put the garlic, shallot and bell pepper into the pan. Saute until soft and golden, about 5 minutes. Add the wine, crushed red pepper flakes and salt; simmer 5 minutes. Strain the shrimp broth into the pan and simmer 2 minutes. Stir the shrimp into the sauce.
   
   
4. Pour the spaghetti into the sauce. Stir a few minutes so that the pasta absorbs some of the sauce. Stir in the parsley, pepper and cheese; serve immediately.
   
   Makes 3 servings.