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Shrimp Marinara Recipe

This classic shrimp marinara recipe is the ultimate easy dinner and definitely doesn't fall short on flavor. It's also make-ahead friendly.
  • cook TIME 15 mins
  • prep TIME 5 mins
  • total TIME 20 mins
Course: Main CourseCuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: how to make shrimp marinara, shrimp marinara, shrimp marinara recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 482 kcal

Ingredients (17)

  • 12 oz peeled shrimp 24 oz whole shrimp
  • 18 oz cooked spaghetti
  • 8 oz tomatoes quartered and deseeded
  • 0.5 oz parmesan cheese shredded
  • 2 oz onions chopped
  • 1/2 cup unsalted chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter divided in half
  • 2 tbsp Hunt’s tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp garlic finely minced
  • 1/2 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tbsp basil julienned
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

INSTRUCTIONS

1

Blend 8 oz tomatoes in your food processor until a chunky liquid is formed.

2

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Stir 2 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp garlic until fragrant.

3

Add 12 oz peeled shrimp along with 1/2 tbsp Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp pepper. Stir for about 30 seconds, then add 1/2 tbsp butter and cook for 3 minutes. Put the shrimp away.

4

Add 2 oz onions and 1/2 tbsp butter to the same skillet, and stir for about 1 minute or until translucent. Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook until it melts and coats the onions.

5

Add the blended tomatoes in and stir for 2 minutes. Just as it feels dry and almost sticks to the skillet, add 1/2 tsp oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 cup unsalted chicken broth. Scrape the bottom to release flavorful bits and simmer for 3 minutes.

6

Add the shrimp and simmer over low heat for another 5 minutes.

7

Turn off the heat and sprinkle in 2 tbsp basil, 0.5 parmesan, and 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes. Serve with 18 oz cooked spaghetti.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 482 kcal | Fat 13 g | Saturated Fat 4 g | Trans Fat 0 g | Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat 6 g | Cholesterol 284 mg | Sodium 570 mg | Potassium 793 mg | Carbohydrate 47 g | Fiber 4 g | Sugar 3 g | Protein 45 g | Vitamin A 768 IU | Vitamin C 11 mg | Calcium 198 mg | Iron 4 mg