Garlic Basil Shrimp with Penne in a Spicy Basil Marinara

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    4 hrs

  • Total Time

    4 hrs 15 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Garlic Basil Shrimp with Penne in a Spicy Basil Marinara

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Ingredients

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Marinade:

  • 1 lb of shrimp deveined & tails removed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves of garlic finely minced
  • 1 tbsp of fresh basil finely chopped

Spicy Basil Marinara:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ sweet yellow onion finely diced
  • 4 cloves of garlic minced
  • ½ tsp dried basil
  • ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes more if desired
  • 1 oz can of whole tomatoes pureed
  • 1 oz Can of Tomato Sauce
  • 2-3 tsp sugar optional, to taste
  • Sea Salt and Freshly Cracked Pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup of fresh basil chopped
  • Parmesan Cheese shredded
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Instructions

  1. Prepare the shrimp marinade by deveining and removing the shells and tails from the shrimp then place them in a large zip-lock bag.
  2. Make the shrimp marinade by combining olive oil, sea salt, freshly cracked pepper, to taste, finely minced garlic, and finely chopped basil in a small bowl until well mixed. Pour the marinade over the shrimp, then seal the bag, shake, and gently squish the bag until the shrimp are evenly coated.  Place in the fridge for 3-4 hours. 
  3. Make the Spicy basil marinara by heating the olive oil in a small Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion, dried basil, and crushed red pepper flakes then cook, stirring often, for 3-4 minutes.  
  4. Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
  5. Puree the can of whole tomatoes with an immersion blender; add the tomato sauce and the pureed tomatoes to the onion and garlic mixture.  Add sugar, sea salt,  and freshly cracked pepper, to taste.  
  6.  Cover with a lid, reduce to low, and simmer for 3-4 hours, stirring occasionally.  
  7. Taste and re-season if needed.  Add the fresh basil and mix until evenly combined.  Set aside. 
  8. Cook the pasta in a large pot of well-salted water per instructions; drain.
  9. Cook the shrimp five minutes before the pasta has finished cooking.
  10. Heat a large grill pan coated with olive oil cooking spray over medium-high heat. Once the pan is HOT add the shrimp and cook for 3 minutes then flip them and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown.
  11. Serve by placing the cooked pasta in a serving dish and topping it with spicy basil marinara and shrimp. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil then serve immediately.  Enjoy.
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