shrimp oliette

HARRIMAN, TN
Updated on Jan 1, 2013

This is a variation of Spaghetti Oliette, which was handed down through my husband's Italian family to mean 'spaghetti with olive oil'. We usually make this as a side dish with olive oil, garlic & seasonings. I've added shrimp, sausage & broccoli to make a delicious light meal! Don't let the instructions scare you off! It really is not hard at all. It's just that this recipe utilizes a couple of pots & colanders, and a skillet to cook each part.

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yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • about 30 - frozen shrimp, peeled & de-veined
  • 2 cups broccoli, fresh, chopped
  • 2 - links italian sweet sausage
  • 1/2 - red onion, diced
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3/4 pound thin spaghetti
  • 1/2 teaspoon old bay seasoning
  • 1/2 stick or more of butter
  • 1 teaspoon oregano, dried
  • 1 teaspoon basil, dried
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • - red pepper flakes
  • - olive oil, extra virgin

How To Make shrimp oliette

  • Step 1
    In a medium pot, add about 1-2 cups of water, 2 tablespoons of butter, old bay seasoning and a bit of garlic powder (I use Adobo brand).
  • Step 2
    Using a colander & a lid over the pot of water, steam frozen shrimp until pink. Set aside to cool a bit. Save water to cook the spaghetti in.
  • Step 3
    In another medium pot add 1-2 cups of water with 4 tablespoons of butter.
  • Step 4
    Using a colander & a lid, steam the broccoli until bright green.
  • Step 5
    While the shrimp & broccoli are steaming, saute the red onion in a skillet with a little olive oil until the onions are translucent. Add the minced garlic and saute 1-2 minutes.
  • Step 6
    Add the crumbled sausage and cook until no longer pink. Drain.
  • Step 7
    In the pot of shrimp water, add enough water to cook the spaghetti until just tender. Drain.
  • Step 8
    While the spaghetti is cooking, peel the shrimp & remove the tails.
  • Step 9
    In a large bowl, add the cooked spaghetti. Drizzle liberally with olive oil, and add the seasonings. Toss until well coated.
  • Step 10
    Sprinkle with a bit of red pepper flakes.
  • Step 11
    Add the sausage mixture and the broccoli. Toss well.
  • Step 12
    Serve the spaghetti oliette mixture, and top each serving with several shrimp.
  • Step 13
    Enjoy.

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Culture: Italian

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