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Shrimp Puttanesca

Delicious Shrimp Puttanesca: Quick Pasta That Wows Every Time

Enjoy the delightful flavors of Shrimp Puttanesca, a quick and healthy pasta dish that impresses every time.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 pound Fresh or Frozen Shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 medium Red Onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 0.5 cup Dry White Wine optional
  • 0.5 cup Green Olives, chopped
  • 0.5 cup Kalamata Olives, pitted
  • 2 tablespoons Capers
  • 14 ounces Crushed Tomatoes canned
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Fettuccine Pasta or any preferred pasta
  • 0.25 cup Reserved Starchy Pasta Water

Equipment

  • Large Sauté Pan
  • Pot for Boiling Pasta

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Shrimp Puttanesca
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes until it shimmers.
  2. Add the peeled, deveined shrimp and cook for about 2 minutes on each side until pink and lightly browned. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, add one finely chopped red onion and 3 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for about 2 minutes until the onion is translucent.
  4. Pour in ½ cup of dry white wine, scraping the bottom of the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes until reduced by half.
  5. Stir in ½ cup of chopped green olives and 2 tablespoons of capers, cooking for another 2 minutes.
  6. Add one 14-ounce can of crushed tomatoes and 1 teaspoon of dried oregano to the pan. Stir well and simmer for about 10 minutes.
  7. In a separate pot, boil salted water and cook 8 ounces of fettuccine according to package instructions. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water before draining.
  8. Combine cooked pasta, sauce, and shrimp in the pan, tossing everything together over medium heat for 1 minute.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Pair with a fresh side salad or crusty bread for a complete meal.

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