JUMBO SHRIMP WITH FREGOLA
Editor's note: This recipe is adapted from Sardinian chef Raffaele Solinas. Solinas also shared some helpful cooking tips exclusively with Epicurious, which we've added at the bottom of the page. In this recipe, a simple fish broth enhances the flavor of the shrimp. Though head-on shrimp can be difficult to find, it's worth the extra effort to seek them out - they contribute depth and richness. The fregola should absorb enough broth to swell and soften, but the dish should retain a soupy consistency. This dish is traditionally served with carta da musica, a crisp Sardinian flatbread, and accompanied by a flavorful dry white wine such as Vermentino.
Provided by Raffaele Solinas
Categories Pasta Appetizer Sauté Shrimp Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Peel shrimp, reserving heads and shells. Devein shrimp. Put shrimp heads and shells in large pot. Add celery, carrot, tomato, onion, and 4 1D2 cups water. Set over high heat, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, and bring to boil. Lower heat, cover pot, and simmer 40 minutes, skimming occasionally.
- Strain broth into 4-cup measuring cup, pressing on solids to extract flavorful liquid. Add water if necessary to make 4 cups liquid. Return broth to pan, add fregola, and set over high heat. Bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes. Add shrimp and simmer additional 5 minutes.
- Divide among 4 soup bowls. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over each bowl, and sprinkle with parsley and basil.
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Didar Mridha
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The shrimp were cooked to perfection and the fregola was flavorful and al dente. I will definitely be making this again.
tanvir ahmod
[email protected]The sauce was a bit too salty for my taste, but the shrimp and fregola were cooked perfectly.
Princess Cruz
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the fregola was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Mohamed Siyaa
[email protected]I'm not a fan of seafood, but this dish was still good. The shrimp were cooked well and the fregola was flavorful.
Daddy Ethan
[email protected]This dish was delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the fregola was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Sumon Islam
[email protected]The shrimp were a bit overcooked, but the fregola was cooked perfectly. The sauce was also a bit bland.
Yvette Baptiste
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still good. I would recommend using less chili flakes next time.
Puja Upreti
[email protected]I loved this recipe! The shrimp and fregola were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Collins Okutoyi
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the fregola was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Riaz Shah
[email protected]I'm not a huge seafood fan, but this dish was delicious! The shrimp were tender and juicy, and the fregola was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Amaya Sowells
[email protected]This shrimp and fregola dish was a hit with my family! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the fregola was flavorful and al dente. I will definitely be making this again.