This is a dish where you can really switch up your seafood. Rather than just shrimp, you could do a mix and add scallops or even lobster if it’s a special occasion.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 30 min |
| Active: | 20 min |
| Yield: | 4 to 6 servings |
Ingredients
- Kosher salt
- 12 ounces penne
- 6 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp
- 10 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup jarred sliced roasted red peppers
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano
- 1 teaspoon chile flakes
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and season with salt. Cook the pasta until al dente according to the package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat until melted and frothy. Add the shrimp, garlic and scallions. Cook until the shrimp are plumped and almost cooked through, 7 to 9 minutes. Add the red peppers and lemon zest and juice, followed by the cream and a splash of the pasta water. Bring to a simmer. Add the pasta and cook until thickened, 2 to 4 minutes. Finish with the Parmesan, fresh oregano and chile flakes.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 663 |
| Total Fat | 34 g |
| Saturated Fat | 21 g |
| Carbohydrates | 49 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Protein | 41 g |
| Cholesterol | 284 mg |
| Sodium | 669 mg |
Reviews
Easy, quick and delicious!!!
This recipe is truly a keeper!! It was delicious and just perfect!! I will add some white wine to deglaze the pan after cooking the shrimp in the future. I butterflied my shrimp and would not recommend cooking the shrimp any more than two minutes per side, since it will keep cooking while you add in the other ingredients.
I made this and it was fabulous!!! The second time I made it, I added chicken instead of shrimp. I also added 1/2 cup of white wine, then drank the rest of the bottle. LOL I did add thyme, and Voila it was a masterpiece. Thanks See 🙂
Delicious! I followed the additional advice of a reviewer who thought it was bland and added sea salt and fresh ground black pepper to the shrimp beforehand because I don’t go for bland either.
I grilled the red and yellow pepper I used directly over the gas burner to add more roasted and a bit of charred flavor it it. I also used a dried oregano, thyme and dill seasoning mix because I didn’t have fresh oregano handy. Elegant and worthy of guests for dinner. Never let shrimp overcook because once it gets rubbery forget it! Three minutes on each side initially should do it and yes keep it fast while adding the rest of the ingredients and serve at once!
I wasn’t in the mood for penne today so I used fettuccini. Came out great!
I grilled the red and yellow pepper I used directly over the gas burner to add more roasted and a bit of charred flavor it it. I also used a dried oregano, thyme and dill seasoning mix because I didn’t have fresh oregano handy. Elegant and worthy of guests for dinner. Never let shrimp overcook because once it gets rubbery forget it! Three minutes on each side initially should do it and yes keep it fast while adding the rest of the ingredients and serve at once!
I wasn’t in the mood for penne today so I used fettuccini. Came out great!
Made this tonight for dinner!! Oh my gosh Ree!! This is fantastic! It will be a regular rotation of cozy dinners! Flavor was spot on. Family loved it. Thanks again for giving thi recipe. Followed the directions exactly.
Just made this for dinner. I halved the recipe as I am cooking just for one. It was delicious!! I have plenty left over for lunch tomorrow & I am hoping that it is just as good. First time I have cooked with fire roasted peppers & I don’t usually use heavy cream but this looked so good on her show.
So I made this tonight. The only thing I left out is the hot pepper flakes. This was bland tasting. I would recommend adding salt and pepper to your shrimp on both sides after you Pat it dry with paper towels. And I also recommend adding more of the roasted red peppers, 1/2 cup was not enough and it adds great taste to the dish. Also recommend using fresh shrimp if you are able. My husband liked it a lot, so I will make it again with some additions. The sauce thickened and was a nice change from red sauce.
Why anyone give a recipe that just aired a 3 star.
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