Spaghetti with Shrimp: A Classic Italian Delight
Category: Main Course
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Spaghetti | 320g |
| Shrimp | 12 |
| Water | 3 liters |
| Ice | as needed |
| Fine salt | as needed |
| Black pepper | as needed |
| Extra virgin olive oil | as needed |
Preparation:
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Cleaning the Shrimp:
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- Use kitchen scissors to cut the sides of the shrimp’s shell, breaking it open. Extract the shrimp’s meat from the shell.
- Make a small incision along the back of the shrimp and remove the black vein inside. Repeat this process for all the shrimp.
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Making the Bisque:
- Heat a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil in a large pot. Add the shrimp shells and heads, allowing them to roast for 4-5 minutes to release their flavors.
- Add ice cubes to the pot, followed by the water. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- While the bisque is simmering, rinse the shrimp quickly, then pat them dry with a paper towel.
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Preparing the Shrimp:
- Cut half of the shrimp into large cubes, approximately 2 cm in size.
- Take the remaining shrimp and chop them finely with a knife to create a tartare. Transfer the tartare into a separate bowl and cover both bowls with plastic wrap. Place them in the fridge to keep them cool.
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Finishing the Bisque:
- Allow the bisque to reduce, concentrating the flavors. Once it has reduced, use an immersion blender to blend the bisque until smooth.
- Strain the bisque to remove any solids, leaving only the rich, flavorful liquid behind.
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Cooking the Spaghetti:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti for half the time suggested on the package.
- Drain the spaghetti, reserving a little bit of the cooking water, then transfer the pasta into a large skillet.
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Combining the Bisque with the Spaghetti:
- Pour the prepared bisque into the skillet with the spaghetti, stirring until the sauce thickens and coats the pasta evenly. If needed, adjust the seasoning with more salt.
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Adding the Shrimp:
- Add the shrimp cubes to the skillet, gently stirring to combine.
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Serving:
- Using tongs or a ladle, form a nest of spaghetti on each plate, making sure to place some of the shrimp and bisque sauce on top.
- Carefully spoon some of the remaining bisque sauce from the skillet over the spaghetti.
- For a finishing touch, create small quenelles (oval-shaped scoops) of the shrimp tartare and place them on top of the dish for a delicate garnish.
Cooking Tips:
- For a More Intense Flavor: If you desire a more intense bisque flavor, let the shrimp shells and heads simmer for a bit longer before adding the ice and water.
- Perfect Tartare Texture: When making the shrimp tartare, be sure to chop the shrimp finely, but not too much, so that it holds its texture when served.
- Adjust Salt to Taste: Always taste the bisque and the pasta before serving. You may need to adjust the salt depending on how salty your water was when boiling the pasta.
Enjoy a taste of Italy with this creamy, flavorful Spaghetti with Shrimp recipe, ideal for impressing guests or enjoying a satisfying meal any day of the week!
