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Sicilian Shrimp Linguine (Our Christmas Eve Tradition) First Image

Sicilian Shrimp Linguine


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  • Author: Chef Giovanni
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A delicious Sicilian shrimp linguine made with a variety of flavorful ingredients creating a rich sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 4 tablespoons salted butter
  • 4 tablespoons good extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 pounds frozen raw deveined shrimp (peeled after thawing)
  • to taste Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter
  • 5 tablespoons good extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup chopped sweet onion
  • heaping tablespoons Badia Minced Garlic & Red Chili Pepper blend
  • or: 6–7 cloves minced garlic + ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 6 oz can large black olives, roughly chopped
  • 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes (halved lengthwise)
  • 1 14 oz can Vigo quartered artichokes, drained & roughly chopped
  • Zest of 1 small lemon
  • Juice of 1 small lemon
  • ¾ cup Chardonnay
  • to taste Salt & freshly cracked black pepper (layered throughout)
  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1½ tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 12 ounces sliced white mushrooms
  • to taste Extra-virgin olive oil
  • to taste Salt & pepper (added only at the end)
  • 1 pound linguine
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter (for tossing into hot pasta)
  • up to 1 cup Reserved pasta water (optional)
  • to taste Freshly grated Pecorino Romano
  • to garnish Extra basil or parsley

Instructions

  1. Heat a large pan over medium to medium-high heat.
  2. Add 4 tbsp butter + 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil.
  3. Pat shrimp dry; season well with salt & pepper.
  4. Cook 5–10 minutes until pink, flipping once and shaking the pan.
  5. Transfer shrimp to a bowl with all juices. Set aside.
  6. In the same pan, add 4 tbsp butter + 5 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil.
  7. Add chopped onion + garlic/red pepper blend.
  8. Sauté on medium until translucent with a faint golden tint — do not brown.
  9. Add chopped black olives and halved tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
  10. Cook 5–10 minutes on medium to medium-high until lots of juices form.
  11. Add chopped, drained artichokes. Season again with salt & pepper.
  12. Cook a couple more minutes.
  13. Add lemon zest + lemon juice. Pour in ¾ cup Chardonnay.
  14. Bring to a boil, then immediately reduce to medium. Simmer 10–15 minutes until saucy and rich.
  15. Add more extra-virgin olive oil if needed. Taste; adjust seasoning.
  16. Turn off heat and stir in parsley + basil.
  17. In a separate pan, heat a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil over medium-high.
  18. Add mushrooms; do not salt while cooking. Shake pan occasionally; do not brown.
  19. Once lightly golden, season with salt & pepper. Drain well and discard all mushroom liquid.
  20. Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water (may not need it). Drain.
  21. Add hot linguine to a large bowl.
  22. Add 4 tablespoons butter over the pasta and let melt.
  23. Add drained mushrooms over the linguine.
  24. Pour all of the Sicilian sauce mixture over the top. Pour in only the juices from the shrimp bowl (not the shrimp yet).
  25. Toss extremely well until everything is fully combined.
  26. Adjust the consistency if the pasta needs loosening or more richness with more extra-virgin olive oil, a little butter, or a splash of pasta water (if needed).
  27. Grate lots of Pecorino Romano over the pasta.
  28. Arrange the cooked shrimp beautifully over the top.
  29. Finish with fresh basil or parsley.
  30. Serve immediately — and watch everyone fall in love with it.

Notes

  • The sauce for this pasta is created by the vegetables + butter + good extra-virgin olive oil.
  • Don’t be shy with the olive oil — this is what makes the pasta authentically Sicilian and silky.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate