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Spaghetti with Jumbo Shrimp

Spaghetti with jumbo shrimp is a quick first course with fresh jumbo shrimp, tomato and parsley, perfect for summer dinners or holiday menus.
Recipe Spaghetti with Jumbo Shrimp
  • Difficulty Medium
  • Preparation 5 minutes
  • Cooking 20 minutes
  • Servings for 4 people

Imagine bringing the intense aroma of the sea and the freshness of summer evenings to your table: with spaghetti with jumbo shrimp all this is possible in a few simple steps. This spaghetti with jumbo shrimp recipe offers an unforgettable experience, where every forkful holds the sweetness of fresh jumbo shrimp for pasta, the authentic taste of ripe tomato and the bright touch of freshly chopped parsley. There’s no need to wait for a special occasion: this is one of those seafood pasta dishes with jumbo shrimp that are ideal for surprising friends and family at a simple summer dinner, or for enriching your holiday menu, such as the traditional Christmas Eve dinner.

Knowing how to cook jumbo shrimp lets you make the most of them, and with this simple jumbo shrimp pasta recipe success is always guaranteed: after a quick, flavorful sauté in the pan, the shrimp release all their aroma into the extra virgin olive oil, which then blends with the fresh cherry tomato sauce to create a rich, coating sauce. Whether you prefer to use fresh jumbo shrimp for pasta or frozen ones, you will get a seafood dish with jumbo shrimp that will win you over with its simplicity.

This first course is perfect as a shellfish pasta for special dinners, but also as a quick option for anyone short on time who still wants to impress. And if you like to bring shellfish into your pasta dishes, take inspiration from Penne with Shrimp and Eggplant, Spicy Shrimp Spaghetti or the elegant Lemon and Shrimp Tagliolini. Also try the colorful Pasta with Shrimp and Zucchini and the original Casarecce with Artichokes and Shrimp for an ever-new journey through the flavors of the sea.

With spaghetti with jumbo shrimp in tomato sauce you bring to the table a first course that combines tradition, simplicity and the pleasure of sharing special moments. Perfect whenever you want to make a meal truly special with a jumbo shrimp and cherry tomato recipe that wins over grown-ups and kids alike.

Ingredients for 4 people

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Method

  1. To make the Spaghetti with Jumbo Shrimp, start by carefully rinsing the jumbo shrimp under running water. Then place them in a pan with a drizzle of olive oil and the minced garlic. Season with salt, sprinkle with a little chopped fresh parsley and cook for 5 minutes, turning the shrimp halfway through.
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  2. Once cooked, remove the shrimp from the pan, set them aside and keep the juices released during cooking. Add a garlic clove cut in half and sauté it for a few moments.
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  3. Now add the crushed tomatoes, season with salt and pepper and cook for 10-15 minutes. While the sauce cooks, clean the shrimp thoroughly and remove the meat.
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  4. When the tomato sauce is ready, add the shrimp meat and stir well so the flavors blend nicely. Cook the spaghetti in plenty of boiling salted water.
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  5. Once cooked, drain the spaghetti, add it to the pan with the sauce and toss well. Finish with a generous sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley, and your Spaghetti with Jumbo Shrimp is ready to serve and enjoy. Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!
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Variations and Alternatives

If you like, you can add a little fresh chili pepper to give your Spaghetti with Jumbo Shrimp a slightly spicy note.

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Storage

Spaghetti with Jumbo Shrimp should be eaten right away, but if you have leftovers you can keep them in the fridge for 1 day.

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