When I saw this recipe come up in my reader board last week, I knew this was exactly what I would be making for dinner. Thank you so much Marisa for the inspiration and a new favorite shrimp and pasta dish!
We’ve been on a huge shrimp kick lately in this house, largely because we’ve scored some great deals on shrimp lately and also because the teenage daughter does not like shrimp and has been nearly non-existent for dinners at home as of late. That’s bonus for hubs and I because that means shrimp for dinner!
We already had most everything on hand already so all I had to do was buy a yellow pepper to pretty it up and a fifth of brandy. Don’t skip the wine and brandy if you can tolerate alcohol, as both add such a unique flavor to the dish! Otherwise you can sub a little chicken broth and maybe a splash of vinegar for some zing.
This will be a meal I plan on making often, and once you try it I think you’d agree! This serves two, so double or triple if feeding more.
Drunken Shrimp with Spaghetti and Peppers
Adapted from Spaghettoni with Shrimp & Peppers by Marisa’s Italian Kitchen
1/2 pound raw shrimp
Large squeeze of fresh lemon juice
Ground pepper and Mrs. Dash or salt, to taste
1/2 tablespoon butter
1/8 cup olive oil
1/2 cup sliced red onion
1/2 cup sliced red pepper
1/2 cup yellow or orange pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
A couple fresh basil leaves, chopped
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
Additional ground pepper and Mrs. Dash or salt, to taste
1/4 cup white wine
1/8 cup brandy
1 tablespoon butter
4 ounces dried spaghetti
Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Chopped parsley, for serving
Season the shrimp with lemon juice and ground pepper and Mrs. Dash, or salt, to taste. Quickly sauté in a large skillet with the half tablespoon of butter until just pink. The shrimp will cook a little more later. Remove from pan and set aside
Set a pot of water for the spaghetti to boil on the stove. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in the same large skillet and cook the red onion and peppers for about 5 minutes.
Stir in the garlic, tomatoes, basil, red pepper flakes and additional seasonings, to taste. Cook for several more minutes, then add in the white wine, brandy and the butter. Stir to combine, then let simmer for about 10 minutes. Add the reserved shrimp in the last few minutes of simmering time.
Your pasta water should be boiling while you let the sauce simmer, so add the pasta and cook according to package directions. When done, drain, and divide the pasta into bowls or on plates. Pour the shrimp sauce over the pasta and serve with fresh grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Serve with a side salad. (I totally spaced on adding the Parmesan before shooting the photos, but I did grate some over it!)
Oh my gosh! YUM! I have to try this Kathryn! 😊
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Thank you Kat, I think you should! xo
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Oh yum! Colorful, easy, tasty — I’m all in for this one, Kathryn. Have a superb Saturday. Mega hugs!
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Thank you so much Teagan! Just got back from my hour workout so NOW I can relax. 🙂
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Wow that sounds great for a summer day like today! (I need to get some Mrs. Dash…)
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Thanks so much Sadie! Now if summer will just get here, lol! It’s been cold and rainy for a week, but will get into the 80s and sunny next week. 🙂
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YUM!!
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You got that right Jodi, thanks! xo
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This dish looks delicious. Similarly to you, I greatly broadened what I cooked after my children grew up. My husband and I enjoy many foods now that I seldom made when our kids lived at home because one or more of them didn’t like it.
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Yes, and only one more year and she’ll be off to college and then who knows what I’ll expand to. Thanks Sheryl! xo
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Gorgeous, Kathryn! All the colors of the Italian flag too 🙂
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Thank you so much Lana, and I never even thought about the flag colors! 🙂
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Just downloaded this and will try it this week! My daughter and son in law are living with us right now and they LOVE shrimp and peppers!
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Oh yeah, a win for everyone! Thank you so much. 🙂
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Never would have thought of the brandy. Doesn’t like shrimp????? Oh alright. More for yall😊🍤
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Exactly Gina! Thank you!
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Wow ! Looks good, Sounds good, Yum Yum Yum Kathryn. I have to try this !!! and I just know it is going to be a keeper 🙂
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Thank you so much Lynne, it sure is a keeper in our house! xo
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YUM!!
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Yum is right, thanks Sam!
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Wow, Kathryn does this sound incredibly delicious. I have been wanting shrimp a lot lately, scallops too for some reason. Love that they are swimming in booze and nestled into some gorgeous pasta and veggies. Yummy!!
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Thank you so much Suzanne, it truly is a delicious dish. xoxo
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Looks like a good company dish.
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Yes, I do think it would be. Thank you Bernadette!
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Such a colorful, fresh looking dish. Definitely yes to the wine and brandy! 🙂
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Yes indeed! Thanks so much Ronit!
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Looks yummy and summery, Kathryn. Good dish for raiding the garden 🙂
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Thank you Diana! Sure wish my tomatoes would grow quicker. It’s supposed to freeze (again) tonight, augh! Time to pull out the plastic sheet again.
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Oh no. We haven’t had a frost since early May. No tomatos yet, though. I bet this recipe would be delish with sun-dried tomatos too!
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Oooh that sounds like a good idea!
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That looks great! My whole family loves shrimp so this would be a good one!
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Thanks so much, I hope you get to make it for them!
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That looks so good. I will be trying it!
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Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy it. 🙂
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So colorful! hoping to make them soon
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Thank you so much! This is quite delicious. 😉
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yumm KR! this looks so good!
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Thank you my dear Lynn! xoxo
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You are so welcome my lovely KR! xoxoxo
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This looks delicious! And the colors are gorgeous! I’m so conservative when it comes to making pasta.. Should really try this! Great job!
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Wow what a great compliment, thanks for stopping by and saying so!
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Would love to try this…great share!!!
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Thanks so much!!!
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Yum..sounds fusion as in asia we have drunken prawns! Thanks for the share!
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You are most welcome and thanks for stopping by!
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😊
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Wow Kathryn this dish is so beautiful!! We love shrimp here too and they perfect for summer time when you don’t feel like cooking for hours in the Texas heat.
Hope all is well!!!
Melody
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Hey Mel, so good to ‘see’ you and thank you! Everything is peachy keen here. Daughter is traveling to Austin to visit my family and tour UT campus again on Tuesday. She’s so excited to show her boyfriend that and other touristy stuff, lol.
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Oh how fun!! Got to LOVE Austin 🙂 Will she be attending UT this fall?
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She’ll be a senior this year, but is hoping to get accepted next year! 🙂
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Oh wow how exciting 🙂 UT is a great school!!
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Yes it is! Me plus one brother and one sister are Alma Maters of UT. I got a Bachelor of Journalism in 1986. (Yes I am old, lol!) 🙂
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Really that’s awesome Kathryn 🙂
I had no idea that you had a degree in Journalism from UT!!! That’s not old that’s cool!!
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Thanks Mel! ❤
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I keep looking at this dish….cant wait to get some good shrimp. 🙂
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Thank you Gina, it sure does have some eye appeal, doesn’t it?? I hope you come across some good shrimp too. 🙂
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This sounds like a nice meal to serve friends. I think most everyone loves shrimp that is except your daughter. 🙂
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LOL yes that is sure right Karen, and thank you! 🙂
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This is such a colorful & delicious dish, Kathryn !!! Love shrimps too 😀
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Thanks so much Freda, it sure is pretty isn’t it?? 🙂
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Absolutely 🙂 Very appetizing!
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Hi Kathryn, I am beyond thrilled that you enjoyed it so much!! It looks amazing and I just wish I can have a taste right now! Btw I did reply back yesterday but just realized it was in the link you sent me to my blog… Did not want you to think I forgot you😊xxx
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Oh ha ha, I guess I don’t see those comments! Thanks so much, my hubby absolutely LOVED this! xoxo
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So glad to hear and happy Father’s Day to your hubby😊
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Same to yours! xo
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Thank-you xxx 😊
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I am not a big shrimp eater but this looks amazing!
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Thanks Michelle. You could sub in scallops if you like those! 🙂
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YUM! Great idea.
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I am so happy to be back blogging. Yum! I like the vinegar and chicken soup substitution for brandy.
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Excellent and thank you! xo
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I like my shrimps drunk!
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Totally! 🙂 Thanks!
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I love my “shrimps” too and always appreciate a new recipe and excuse to buy some. Wine and brandy, huh? Sounds good to me 🙂
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Thank you so much Judy!
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The presentation is great! I would suggest trying it without the parm. cheese. My Italian friends always chastise me when I try to add parmesan to seafood pastas. I’m not sure why, they just do!
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Yes, I have heard that about Italians. I don’t know why either, it tastes great with it I think!
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My kind of pasta. Simple yet full of flavor!
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Thanks Mimi!
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Yum-Yum-Yum minus booze (youngins” you know…) Marisa is such a great Italian cook I love her!!! That half Italian in me adores her recipes! Miss You KR! xoxoxoxo CCC
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Hey CCC yes she sure is a great cook. Miss you too CCC! xoxoxo
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xoxoxoxo ccc
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Looks so colorful and delicious!
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Thanks Tonya! It’s a keeper in this house!
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I can see why! Yum! 😊
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this will be on my table, change the shrimp for chicken and I am in……thanks….kat
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Yep, chicken would be a great substitute, thank you!
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