Jumbo shrimp in skillet with spicy tomato

Name: Gamberoni in padella al pomodoro piccante
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 porzioni
Cuisine: Italiana
Ingredients: 800 g di gamberoni freschi o surgelati, sgusciati; 400 g di pomodori pelati o pomodorini; 3 spicchi di aglio; Peperoncino abbondante, fresco o secco; Prezzemolo fresco abbondante; 100 ml di vino bianco secco; Olio extravergine d'oliva abbondante; Sale quanto basta; Pane casereccio per la scarpetta

Gamberoni in padella al pomodoro piccante

Jumbo shrimp juicy in a spicy tomato, garlic and chili pepper, ready in 25 minutes.

25 min

4 servings

Easy

THE jumbo shrimp in skillet with spicy tomato sauce I'm a main course of seafood with a strong flavour, built on the encounter between the sweetness of the shellfish and the liveliness of the chili pepperThe tomato creates a soft and tasty base, while garlic, white wine and parsley complete the aromatic profile without covering the taste of the jumbo shrimp. Cooking in skillet It allows the sauce to be rapidly concentrated and the pulp to remain juicy, pink, and firm. Speed is the key technical point: excessive time on the heat would make the jumbo shrimp gummy bears. The dish finds its natural completion in the rustic country bread, useful for collecting the thick and spicy sauce. The text places it in particular in the coastal tradition of Puglia and Calabria, with an editorial preference for the Puglia as a reference region.

Instructions

Voice reading

3 steps · natural Italian voice

Prepare the spicy sauce

10 min

Heat plenty of extra virgin olive oil in a skillet large with garlic and chili pepper over medium heat. Add the canned whole peeled tomatoes crushed or the cherry tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes, until the sauce is thickened and fragrant. Season with salt to taste.

Cook the jumbo shrimp

4 min

Raise the heat and add the jumbo shrimp with sauce. Deglaze Add the dry white wine and cook for 3-4 minutes, turning if necessary, until pink and firm. Stop cooking immediately to prevent the flesh from becoming rubbery.

Complete and serve

1 min

Add plenty of fresh parsley, mix gently to distribute its aroma and serve immediately. jumbo shrimp with rustic country bread, ideal for collecting spicy sauce.

Chef's Tips

Stop cooking as soon as the jumbo shrimp they become pink and firm, because a few minutes more than necessary makes the pulp rubbery.