Name: Shrimp Marinara
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 12 ounces dry spaghetti; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 4 cloves garlic, sliced; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1 (15-ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes; 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

4

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“This is great for a quick weeknight meal, but I could also see it as a candlelight dinner for two,” recipe developer Juliana Hale says of this shrimp marinara recipe.

Shrimp Marinara Ingredients

These are the ingredients you’ll need to make this restaurant-worthy shrimp marinara recipe:

Pasta: This shrimp marinara recipe starts with dry spaghetti noodles.
Oil: Cook the shrimp in extra-virgin olive oil.
Shrimp: You’ll need a pound of peeled and deveined shrimp.
Seasonings: This dish is seasoned with fresh garlic, crushed red pepper, fresh basil, dried oregano, and kosher salt.
Canned tomatoes: The marinara sauce calls for canned fire-roasted tomatoes and canned tomato sauce.
Balsamic vinegar: Add bold flavor and brightness with a tablespoon of balsamic vinegar.

How to Make Shrimp Marinara

You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make

Make the spaghetti.
Cook the shrimp and transfer to a plate.
Cook the garlic and red pepper to the skillet and cook until fragrant.
Stir in the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil, then simmer until thickened.
Return the shrimp to the skillet and cook until heated through.
Serve over spaghetti and garnish with fresh basil.

Test Kitchen Tips

This recipe was developed in our test kitchen. Check out some tips and tricks from culinary experts that might make the cooking process easier:

You may substitute one (16-ounce) jar marinara sauce for the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, basil, vinegar, oregano, and salt in the recipe. Add to the skillet after Step 4. Bring to a boil and continue with Step 6.
“Fire-roasted tomatoes aren’t a must, but they do give some depth of flavor,” says Juliana. “You can use regular diced tomatoes and get a little char from a pinch of smoked paprika.”

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Editorial contributions by Corey Williams

Ingredients

12 ounces dry spaghetti
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 cloves garlic, sliced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 (15-ounce) diced fire-roasted tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

Gather all ingredients.

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Prepare spaghetti according to package directions; drain and keep warm.

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Meanwhile, heat oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add shrimp and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until nearly opaque, turning once.

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Transfer shrimp to a plate. Add garlic and crushed red pepper to the skillet. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.

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Stir in undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce, basil, balsamic vinegar, oregano, and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 10 minutes.

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Return shrimp to skillet and simmer to heat through, about 1 minute. Serve over spaghetti, topped with additional fresh basil.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

595	Calories
14g	Fat
77g	Carbs
39g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 595
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g	18%
Saturated Fat 2g	12%
Cholesterol 239mg	80%
Sodium 1826mg	79%
Total Carbohydrate 77g	28%
Dietary Fiber 7g	24%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 39g
Vitamin C 23mg	115%
Calcium 189mg	15%
Iron 5mg	29%
Potassium 960mg	20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.