pasta with shrimp, tomatoes, and garlic

11 Pinches
Grapeview, WA
Updated on Nov 8, 2018

The flavors are basically Italian, but before cooking, the shrimp are coated with a "velveting" mixture of cornstarch and egg white used in traditional Chinese cooking, which helps keep the shrimp tender. Hope you enjoy this fun fusion dish.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon dry white wine
  • 1/2 cup dry white wind
  • 1 - egg white
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 10 - uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 6 ounces spaghettini
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups diced plum tomatoes (about 10 oz)
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tablespoons slivered fresh basil

How To Make pasta with shrimp, tomatoes, and garlic

  • Step 1
    Whisk 1 tablespoon wine, egg white and cornstarch in medium bowl to blend.
  • Step 2
    Mix in shrimp; sprinkle generously with salt. Let stand 10 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite.
  • Step 4
    Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Drain shrimp; add to skillet. Stir 2 minutes.
  • Step 5
    Add tomatoes, garlic and remaining 1/2 cup wine and simmer until shrimp are just opaque in center, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Step 6
    Drain pasta; divide between large shallow bowls.
  • Step 7
    Using tongs, place shrimp atop pasta.
  • Step 8
    Boil sauce in skillet until thickened slightly, about 2 minutes.
  • Step 9
    Spoon sauce over shrimp. Sprinkle with basil and serve.

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Culture: Italian
Ingredient: Seafood
Category: Seafood
Method: Stove Top

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