Spaghetti con Salsa di Gamberi e Basilico (shrimp & basil)
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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Shellfish Pasta
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 lb Shrimp
1 lb Spaghetti
6 tb Olive oil
4 cl Garlic -- crushed
1 tb Shallot -- minced
1 Cherry pepper -- seeded, chopped
Salt and pepper
1 c White wine
18 Fresh basil leaf -- quartered
2 tb Italian parsley -- minced
4 Mint leaves -- minced
1/2 c Water -- boiling, from spaghetti
While bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil, peel, devein
and halve the shrimp crosswise. Add spaghetti to the boiling water;
stir occasionally.
Meanwhile, in a large pan, heat 4 tablespoons of the olive oil, stir
in the garlic and shallots, and saute until the shallots are
translucent. Add the cherry pepper and shrimp, taking care not to
crowd the shrimp lest they steam in their own juices. Saute for
2 minutes, add the wine, salt, and pepper to taste, and boil
1 minute. Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon; set aside.
Add the remaining 2 tb of olive oil, basil, parsley mint, and boiling
water. Bring to a vigorous boil for 5 minutes, reduce the heat, and
return the shrimp to the pan for a few secones. Pour 3/4th of the
sauce into a second pan; drain and stir the spaghetti into the second
pan and toss over medium heat, mixing the sauce and pasta well. Serve
immediately, spooning on remaining sauce.
Suggested wine: Vintage Tunina 1994, Jermann
Mis-typed by Jane Rosenberg-Coombs and Bette Davis Eyes 10/15/96
