Indulge in a culinary journey with our savory shrimp and olive rigatoni, a delectable pasta dish that tantalizes taste buds with its vibrant flavors and textures. Succulent shrimp, briny olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh herbs dance together in a rich tomato sauce, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. This versatile recipe offers variations to suit your preferences, including a creamy vodka sauce option for a touch of indulgence, a spicy arrabbiata sauce for those who love a kick, and a light and refreshing pesto sauce for a burst of summer flavors. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with our shrimp and olive rigatoni, a dish that promises to elevate your pasta game to new heights.
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SPAGHETTI WITH SHRIMP AND OLIVES
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 1/2 cups pasta water; drain.
- Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large straight-sided skillet over medium heat until most of fat is rendered but bacon is still pliable, about 4 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, rosemary, olives, and 1 tablespoon oil; cook 1 minute. Add tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and cook until they collapse and release their juices, about 5 minutes. Add 1 cup pasta water and shrimp. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are opaque, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Stir in pasta and remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add more pasta water, a few tablespoons at a time, until pasta is evenly coated. Drizzle with oil, sprinkle with cheese, and serve.
MARINATED SHRIMP AND OLIVES
This is my favorite appetizer to serve party guests. The flavors in this colorful dish blend beautifully, and the shrimp are tender and tasty.-Carol Gawronski, Lake Wales, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 15m
Yield 20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine shrimp and olives; set aside., In a small saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. In a small bowl, combine curry, ginger, salt and pepper; whisk into hot oil. Cook and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice and parsley. Immediately drizzle over shrimp mixture; toss gently to coat. , Refrigerate, covered, up to 6 hours, stirring occasionally. Serve with toothpicks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 292mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
RIGATONI WITH SPICY SHRIMP
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and season with 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes and a pinch of salt. Cook until just pink, about 2 minutes, then flip and cook until no longer translucent,1 to 2 more minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Add the shallot to the skillet and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the wine and cook, scraping up any browned bits, until slightly reduced, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, half of the basil, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the heavy cream and cook 1 more minute.
- Return the shrimp and any collected juices to the skillet. Stir in the pasta; add enough of the reserved pasta cooking water to loosen the sauce. Season with salt. Top with the remaining basil.
SHRIMP SPAGHETTI IN OLIVE OIL DRESSING
A light, flavorful, quick, and easy gourmet dinner. My husband was impressed, and I eye-balled most of it, but here's what I came up with. Has a little kick, but not enough to overwhelm the clean flavors of the fresh ingredients.
Provided by Shelly Domke
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Spaghetti Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and return spaghetti to the pot.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir spinach, zucchini, squash, pine nuts, and garlic in hot oil until vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer mixture to a bowl.
- Heat another 1 tablespoon olive oil in the same skillet over medium heat; cook and stir shrimp and 2 teaspoons lemon juice until shrimp are bright pink and centers are opaque, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Combine remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, parsley, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir vegetable mixture, shrimp, and olive oil mixture into spaghetti until combined.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 478.6 calories, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 172.6 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 30.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 264.9 mg, Sugar 3 g
GREEK SHRIMP WITH RIGATONI
If you love shrimp, tomatoes, & feta cheese, this one is for you. It is similar to others in the Zaar database, but enough different that I think it is worth posting. It is from the local newspaper, the yellow newsprint a testiment to how many years it's been in my files.
Provided by Judy from Hawaii
Categories Greek
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Heat 1 Tablespoon oil in skillet, and add the garlic.
- Cook briefly, stirring, then add the tomatoes.
- Cook about one minute and add the salt, pepper, wine, basil,& oregano.
- Cook over medium heat, about 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle the shrimp with salt& pepper.
- Heat the remaining 4 Tablespoons of oil in a large skillet and add the shrimp.
- Cook quickly for about 1 minute, just until the shrimp turns red.
- Sprinkle with the red pepper flakes.
- Spoon the shrimp& any pan juices into a small baking dish.
- Sprinkle the shrimp with the crumbled feta cheese.
- Spoon the tomato sauce over the shrimp& cheese.
- Bake for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the rigatoni according to the directions on the package and drain.
- Do not overcook.
- Serve the rigatoni with the shrimp mixture spooned over it.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish. Look for large, firm shrimp free of any off-odors. Use ripe, juicy tomatoes and fresh herbs.
- Don't overcook the shrimp: Shrimp cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked shrimp will be tough and rubbery.
- Use a good quality olive oil: Olive oil is a key ingredient in this dish, so use a good quality oil that you enjoy the flavor of.
- Season the dish to taste: Don't be afraid to add more salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes to taste. This will help to balance out the flavors of the dish.
- Serve immediately: This dish is best served immediately, while the shrimp is still hot and the pasta is al dente.
Conclusion:
This shrimp and olive rigatoni is a delicious and easy-to-make weeknight meal. It's packed with flavor from the shrimp, olives, tomatoes, and herbs. The rigatoni is cooked to perfection and coated in a flavorful sauce. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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