tuscan shrimp

Recipe by
Janus Joy Miller
Friendswood, TX

Another pleasant accident. I needed to use up a lovely orange bell pepper and yellow squash for dinner. I'm amazed that it was so delicious. As I mentioned in the photo, I'm dieting, so I didn't make the pasta shells for myself, but really, it would be equally perfect served over pasta shells.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For tuscan shrimp

  • CONCHIGLIE WITH PARMESAN (OPTIONAL)
  • 1 box
    medium conchiglie
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1/2 c
    grated Parmesan cheese
  • TUSCAN SHRIMP
  • 2 Tbsp
    extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lg
    orange bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 md
    yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 lg
    yellow squash, chopped
  • 2 clove
    garlic, crushed
  • 1 Tbsp
    dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp
    red pepper flakes or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt or to taste
  • 3 c
    medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 Tbsp
    grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 c
    Feta cheese

How To Make tuscan shrimp

  • 1
    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta shells and cook to al dente. Remove from heat, and drain. Toss with olive oil and a half cup of finely grated Parmesan. Set aside.
  • 2
    While pasta is cooking: In another large pot or Dutch oven, add olive oil, chopped veggies, and garlic. Cook over medium-high heat until they begin to liquefy - about 5 to 10 minutes or so. (I used a Dutch oven on the stove.)
  • 3
    Add shrimp, red pepper flakes, and oregano, folding everything over onto itself until the shrimp are done. A thin soup will form as the vegetables release their liquid.
  • 4
    Stir in salt. Tasting should be not quite salty enough as the Feta will add its own salt.
  • 5
    Stir in the Feta and grated Parmesan until the feta disappears into the broth.
  • 6
    Put a serving of prepared shells in a bowl. Then add the shrimp mixture with plenty of broth.
  • 7
    Serve with a simple salad.

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