SHRIMP IN PURGATORY
This one-skillet shrimp dish is inspired by the bright flavors of eggs in purgatory, the classic Southern Italian dish in which eggs simmer in a spicy tomato sauce. The exact origins of the name are uncertain, but many say the sauce is meant to represent purgatory, and the eggs, souls. Here, shrimp stand in for the eggs, and the tomato sauce is rich and tangy, with roasted red peppers and capers. You can use frozen shrimp; just defrost them first. Serve the shrimp in shallow bowls, with crusty bread, or over orzo, couscous or polenta. Find a slow cooker version of this dish here.
Provided by Sarah DiGregorio
Categories dinner, weekday, seafood, main course
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Warm the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high. Add the onion, season generously with salt, and cook, stirring, until the onion is translucent, soft and starting to turn golden, 7 or 8 minutes. If necessary, decrease the heat to medium to prevent scorching.
- Add the garlic and cook until fragrant and softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in the oregano, red-pepper flakes and fennel seeds, then the Calabrian chiles, roasted red peppers and tomatoes. (Crush the tomatoes by hand, if using whole.) Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, adjust the heat to maintain a simmer, and cook for about 5 minutes to slightly reduce the sauce and blend the flavors.
- Add the shrimp, scallions and capers, and cook until the shrimp are curled, pink and opaque, 3 to 7 minutes, depending on size and quantity. Turn off the heat and taste the sauce. Add more red-pepper flakes, salt and pepper, if you like. Sprinkle the cheese over the top and serve, passing more Parmesan and red-pepper flakes at the table.
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Sonette Klaasen
[email protected]The shrimp were cooked perfectly.
shaheer khattak
[email protected]I love the spicy sauce in this dish.
Kelvin Viffah
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Borodband Zone
[email protected]I've made this dish a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
HW GAMING FF
[email protected]This dish is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.
Abdur Ruhan
[email protected]I love this recipe! The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.
Tania Amin
[email protected]This is my new favorite shrimp recipe! It's so easy to make and the shrimp are always cooked perfectly.
Everbless Twinkle43
[email protected]I made this dish for my friends and they all loved it. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Mohsan Builder
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The shrimp are cooked in a flavorful sauce and the whole dish comes together in under 30 minutes.
tamara lulu
[email protected]I love this recipe! The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I usually serve it over rice or pasta.
Jacobo Arcila Duque
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Mumzamil Khan
[email protected]I've made this dish a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The sauce is delicious and the shrimp are always cooked perfectly.
Shahzad Liaqat
[email protected]This is my new favorite shrimp dish! The sauce is so flavorful and the shrimp are cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe.
Wee learn from Mobile
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they all loved it. The sauce was flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Jamil Hossin
[email protected]The shrimp in purgatory was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the spicy sauce and the tender shrimp. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.
Cycle Khan
[email protected]This shrimp dish was absolutely delicious! The sauce was flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.