Embark on a culinary journey to the Mediterranean with our tantalizing sautéed shrimp recipe, where succulent shrimp are bathed in a vibrant sauce of fresh tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and aromatic basil. This delightful dish is a symphony of flavors, colors, and textures that will transport your taste buds to the sun-kissed shores of Italy. Accompanying this main course are two equally enticing recipes: a refreshing tomato mozzarella salad that bursts with summer flavors and a fragrant basil pesto that adds a touch of herbaceousness to any dish. Get ready to tantalize your palate with this trio of Mediterranean culinary delights.
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SHRIMP WITH BASIL, GARLIC, AND TOMATOES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 16m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, toss the tomatoes with the basil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside while you prepare the shrimp.
- Divide the shrimp between 2 (8 or 9-inch) pie pans and pat them completely dry with a paper towel. Arrange the shrimp so they lay flat and are evenly spaced in the pans.
- Heat 2 large skillets over medium heat, or do this in 2 batches if you only have 1 pan. Season 1 side of the shrimp with salt and pepper. Add enough oil to lightly film the bottom of the pan and turn the heat up to high. Invert the pan of shrimp so they all fall into the skillet(s) at once. Saute the shrimp, undisturbed, until they turn golden brown on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Add a bit more oil and 1/2 the garlic to each pan. Turn the heat off and turn the shrimp over with tongs. Cook the shrimp for 1 minute in the residual heat of the pans. Transfer the shrimp to the bowl with the tomato mixture and toss to combine. Divide the shrimp among 4 plates or a serving platter and serve hot or at room temperature.
SHRIMP IN TOMATO BASIL CREAM SAUCE
Steps:
- Rinse shrimp and pat dry with a paper towel. Season with salt and pepper.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add shrimp and cook for approximately 1-1/2 minutes on each side, or until shrimp have just turned pink on both sides. Transfer shrimp to a plate and set aside (leave any juices in the skillet).
- In the same skillet, add garlic and cook until fragrant, stirring constantly (about 30 seconds).
- Add heavy cream and diced tomatoes with juices, Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Stir well to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to maintain a simmer. Simmer for 4-5 minutes, or until slightly thickened (stirring frequently).
- Remove skillet from heat and add fresh basil. Stir to combine. Season cream sauce with additional salt and pepper, if desired.
- Return shrimp to skillet. Serve over your favorite cooked pasta, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 433 calories, Sugar 4.2 g, Sodium 838.3 mg, Fat 32.1 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, TransFat 0.7 g, Carbohydrate 7.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 31.1 g, Cholesterol 275.8 mg
SAUTEED SHRIMP
Steps:
- Put the flour on a plate and season with a healthy amount of salt and pepper; mix with a fork to combine evenly. Dredge the shrimp in the seasoned flour to coat all sides.
- Heat the butter and oil in a heavy bottomed pan over medium heat until butter stops foaming and just starts to turn a light brown. Add the shrimp, and give it a toss, saute for 5 minutes until the shrimp is firm and there is a crispy coating on the outside. Remove the shrimp to a side plate and cover to keep warm.
- Put the pan back on the heat and add the garlic and shallots. Cook and stir for 1 minute until soft. Add the lemon juice and chicken broth, give it a stir and let it cook down for 1 minute to thicken slightly. Put the shrimp back in the pan and coat in the lemon sauce. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
QUICK SAUTEED SHRIMP IN TOMATO GARLIC SAUCE
Provided by Sunny Anderson
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large saute pan over medium heat, add the olive oil, scallions, garlic, a nice pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Cook until the greens of the scallions are wilted and darkened with the oil and the garlic is tender and slightly golden, about 4 minutes. Add the tomatoes, season with salt and cook while stirring until the tomatoes are softened, about 2 minutes. Add the clam juice and lemon juice, bring to a light simmer and stir. Taste, and if the tomatoes and lemon juice are too tart, add sugar and stir.
- Sprinkle the shrimp with salt and pepper and add to the pan. Cook on 1 side until the shrimp begins to turn opaque and curl slightly, 2 to 3 minutes. Then toss and cook until they just begin to turn pink on the other side, 1 to 2 more minutes. (Shrimp cooks fast and there's a thin line between done and overdone; the best rule is to remove the pan from the heat as they begin to reach the finish line. Continue tossing and the heat of the pan will continue to cook them until done.) Serve warm or chilled.
LINGUINE WITH SAUTéED SHRIMP, TOMATOES AND PEPPERS
Here's a weeknight classic from Pierre Franey's "60 Minute Gourmet" column that was published in 1991. The recipe may be close to 30 years old, but its flavors and ease of preparation are timeless. First, a quick sauce is made of chopped garlic, red and green bell peppers, canned tomatoes and oregano. As that simmers away, the linguine is dropped into briskly boiling water and cooked for about nine minutes. While the pasta is cooking, the shrimp is sautéed with a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes in a little olive oil until it just turns pink. When the shrimp is cooked through, it's combined with the sauce and a handful of chopped fresh basil or Italian flat-leaf parsley then tossed with the linguine.
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, pastas, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Peel and devein shrimp.
- Bring water with salt to a boil in a large kettle.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat and add the garlic and red and green peppers. Cook briefly without browning. Add the tomatoes, salt, pepper and oregano. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring, 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, drop linguine into boiling water and cook about 9 minutes or until it reaches a degree of doneness. Drain quickly and reserve about 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
- While linguine cooks, heat remaining oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, about a minute. Add to tomato sauce.
- Add linguine, reserved cooking liquid and the basil to mixture. Heat thoroughly. Toss well and serve immediately.
SHRIMP, TOMATO, AND BASIL PASTA
The summery flavors of cherry tomatoes and fresh basil pair perfectly with sautéed shrimp in this light pasta dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes Shrimp Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 4 teaspoons oil over high. Add shrimp; cook until opaque throughout, turning occasionally, 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; set aside.
- Make sauce: To the same skillet, add remaining 2 teaspoons oil and garlic; cook over medium heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add canned tomatoes and their juice, along with 2 cups water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes have softened and are saucy, about 15 minutes. Remove sauce from heat; stir in cherry tomatoes.
- Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain; return pasta to pot. Add tomato sauce, shrimp, and basil; season with salt and pepper, and toss. Serve immediately, garnished with basil leaves, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 483 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 44 g
SHRIMP SPAGHETTI WITH TOMATO SAUCE
A delicious spaghetti dish with large shrimp in a tomato sauce.
Provided by Socratic Food
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Spaghetti Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Peel shrimp and place skin, heads, and tails into a large saucepan. Fill pan with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and let simmer, about 45 minutes.
- Combine tomatoes and 1/2 the parsley in a blender; puree until smooth.
- Heat olive oil in a separate pan over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and chile pepper; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant but not browned, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Pour pureed tomato mixture into the pan with the peppers. Add water, tomato paste, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well; add paprika. Let sauce simmer on low to medium heat until juices have reduced.
- Strain shrimp shells from the water. Bring water back to a boil and add spaghetti. Cook spaghetti, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water and drain the rest.
- In the meantime, add shrimp to the tomato sauce. Add the reserved water, stir well, and cook until shrimp is pink, about 3 minutes. Plate spaghetti and spoon the sauce on top; garnish with the remaining parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.7 calories, Carbohydrate 77.5 g, Cholesterol 79.9 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 22.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 159.6 mg, Sugar 6.7 g
SHRIMP WITH BASIL-GARLIC BUTTER
Categories Garlic Shellfish Tomato Bake Sauté Quick & Easy Basil White Wine Gourmet
Yield Serves 4 (first course)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté shrimp 1 minute per side. Transfer shrimp to a baking dish and bake in middle of oven until just cooked through, about 7 minutes.
- While shrimp bakes, add garlic to skillet and cook, stirring, over moderate heat 15 seconds, then stir in wine, juice, and tomatoes. Boil, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced by two thirds. Swirl in butter and basil over low heat and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve shrimp with sauce.
SAUTEED SHRIMP
Steps:
- Squeeze lemon over shrimp and set aside.
- Heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in rosemary, basil, oregano, coriander, and bay leaf. Add white wine and Worcestershire sauce; cook until sauce is slightly reduced and flavors come together, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Add shrimp to the sauce and cook until pink, 5 to 7 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.9 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Cholesterol 172.7 mg, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 225.9 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
TOMATO & BASIL SHRIMP IN GARLIC BUTTER SAUCE
A simple, elegant shrimp dish with fresh basil and tomato featuring a flavorful garlic butter sauce served over delicate angel hair pasta.
Provided by Anonymous
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Saute Express® Saute Starter
Time 20m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook angel hair in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain; keep warm.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp; cook and stir occasionally until shrimp are opaque and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a warm plate with a slotted spoon.
- Cook garlic in skillet, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Add remaining butter, extra virgin olive oil, tomato and basil. Stir in shrimp.
- Serve over cooked pasta and garnish with additional chopped fresh basil
Nutrition Facts : Calories 799.3 calories, Carbohydrate 36.1 g, Cholesterol 296.8 mg, Fat 62.2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 30.8 g, Sodium 864.1 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
SHRIMP ALLA MARINARA
This recipe quickly turns a batch of homemade marinara sauce into dinner. You can serve it right out of the pan, with crusty bread and a green vegetable. Or, remove the shrimp and toss the sauce with a pound of steaming-hot spaghetti or another long, thin pasta, then put them back together in serving bowls, placing the shrimp on top. Don't attempt to toss the sauce, shrimp, and pasta together -- the lively action needed to coat the pasta will break down the shrimp. You want them to be crisp and savory.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories dinner, quick, appetizer, main course
Time 25m
Yield 5 or 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat 4 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 garlic cloves and cook just until golden and sizzling. Add half the shrimp, placing them in one layer in the pan. (If you crowd the shrimp, they will steam instead of fry.) Sprinkle with salt.
- Cook, turning once, just until lightly golden and pink around the edges, about 4 minutes total. With a slotted spoon, transfer the shrimp to a plate. Discard garlic cloves. Repeat with remaining oil, garlic and shrimp.
- When all the shrimp are cooked, pour the sauce into the empty skillet, and bring to a lively simmer, stirring to scrape the bottom of the pan. Taste for salt and add more if needed.
- Stir in the shrimp, basil (if using) and parsley, and cook just until the shrimp are heated through. Serve immediately.
Tips:
- Use large shrimp for this recipe, as they will hold up better to the cooking process.
- If you don't have a grill, you can cook the shrimp in a skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- Be sure to season the shrimp with salt and pepper before cooking, and add a squeeze of lemon juice at the end for extra flavor.
- For the tomato-mozzarella-basil sauce, use fresh, ripe tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. You can also add a touch of garlic or red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
- If you don't have fresh basil on hand, you can use dried basil instead. Just be sure to use a light hand, as dried basil can be quite strong.
Conclusion:
Sautéed shrimp with tomato-mozzarella-basil sauce is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The shrimp are cooked to perfection and the sauce is flavorful and delicious. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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