Shrimp Marinara

Description

This is great for a quick weeknight meal, but I could also see it as a candlelight dinner for two―recipe developer Juliana Hale says of this shrimp marinara recipe.

Ingredients

These are the ingredients you'll need to make this restaurant-worthy shrimp marinara recipe:

• Pasta: This shrimp marinara recipe starts with dry spaghetti noodles.
• Oil: Cook the shrimp in extra-virgin olive oil.
• Shrimp: You'll need a pound of peeled and deveined shrimp.
• Seasonings: This dish is seasoned with fresh garlic, crushed red pepper, fresh basil, dried oregano, and kosher salt.
• Canned tomatoes: The marinara sauce calls for canned fire-roasted tomatoes and canned tomato sauce.
• Balsamic vinegar: Add bold flavor and brightness with a tablespoon of balsamic vinegar.

Steps

You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make

1. Make the spaghetti.
2. Cook the shrimp and transfer to a plate.
3. Cook the garlic and red pepper to the skillet and cook until fragrant.
4. Stir in the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil, then simmer until thickened.
5. Return the shrimp to the skillet and cook until heated through.
6. Serve over spaghetti and garnish with fresh basil.