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One-Skillet Spicy Shrimp Fusilli
Time and servings
50 minsTotal time
6Servings
10 minsPrep time
40 minsCooking time
Ingredients
- 8 oz Fusilli
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 pkg Uncooked Extra Large Black Tiger Shrimp, thawed
- 1/2 tsp hot pepper flakes
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1 cup loosely packed baby arugula
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
Directions
Step 1
Boil water in large skillet set over high heat. Cook pasta until al dente (cook slightly less than package directions). Reserve 1/2 cup (125 mL) pasta cooking water. Drain pasta; set aside. Heat 1 tbsp (15 mL) oil in same skillet set over medium heat. Add shrimp and hot pepper flakes; sauté 3 to 4 min. until shrimp are pink and firm. Transfer to plate.Step 2
Heat remaining oil in skillet. Add onion and garlic. Cook about 2 min. to soften. Stir in tomatoes, 1/2 cup (125 mL) water (not the pasta water), salt, pepper and oregano; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer about 15 min. until sauce is thickened. Add pasta, reserved pasta water and shrimp into skillet; stir to coat. Just before serving, stir in arugula and lemon juice; sprinkle with parsley.