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Shrimp Spaghetti
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5 from 10 votes

Shrimp Spaghetti With Fresh Tomato Sauce

This Greek-style shrimp spaghetti is all made from scratch with whole fresh shrimps and fresh tomatoes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Keyword: Dinner, pasta, seafood
Servings: 2 people

Ingredients

  • 10 medium-sized whole shrimps fresh or frozen - about 250 grams / 9oz
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • ½ green bell pepper finely diced
  • 2 small garlic cloves chopped
  • 2 large very ripe tomatoes finely chopped
  • a handful of fresh parsley chopped
  • 250 grams / 9 oz spaghetti
  • olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • Optional: brandy

Instructions

  • Cook spaghetti according to package instructions and set aside.
  • If using frozen shrimp, unfreeze them by dipping them in a bowl with cold water.
  • Prepare the shrimps by removing their shells leaving only one shell next to their head and one shell at their tail to hold them in place. Cut their mustaches with a scissor. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a good splash of olive oil in a large skillet over high heat.
  • Cook the shrimps for 2 minutes on each side. Remove from heat and set aside. OPTIONAL: You may add a drop of brandy, or ouzo to the shrimps at this point, and wait until it evaporates or light it on fire.
  • In the same skillet add the onion, garlic, and peppers and cook until softened. Add the tomatoes, sugar and a pinch of salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium and cook while stirring occasionally until thick sauce forms. Takes about 15-20 minutes.
  • Add a splash of water and cook for 5-10 minutes more. Taste the sauce to see if it needs any more salt and pepper.
  • Add the fresh parsley and shrimps in the sauce and cook for 3-4 minutes.
  • Stir in the cooked pasta and cook for a minute more. Remove from heat and serve!