Spicy Shrimp in Vodka Tomato Sauce on Spaghetti

SPICY SHRIMP IN VODKA TOMATO SAUCE ON SPAGHETTI

Add more hot Sauce or red Pepper Flakes to taste.

SERVES 4 WELL

1-1/2 pounds whole shrimp (larger the better- number count to pound)

1 tablespoon Old Bay

Hot water just to cover

Please clean and devein the shrimp.  Boil the water with the Old Bay.  Once at a rolling boil (water looks very active and bubbles may be seen) add shrimp that have been de-shelled and cleaned and boil 2 minutes only.  Drain and reserve liquid.

A great spice mix

The Old Bay clings  to  the shrimp

1 tablespoon olive oil

½ small onions

1 tablespoon minced garlic

½ teaspoon oregano

1 cup tomato sauce 

¾ cup heavy cream

½ cup vodka

Good splash of hot sauce

1 cup reserved Old Bay juice from the boiled shrimp.

¾ pound spaghetti   

Saute onion and garlic in the olive oil. 

Add the rest of ingredients except the par-cooked shrimp. Simmer for 25-30 minutes to reduce down and cook the alcohol off of the Vodka.

Boil water for spaghetti and cook el dente. 

 Just before the pasta is cooked add the shrimp to the sauce to warm. Serve on pasta and garnish with a piece of Basil. Top with Parmesan cheese if you like.

Pour in cream and stir well. Sauce will turn a lovely PINK/ROSE color

Tips:

·        Keep all shells and tails of shrimp in freezer in a baggy to make sauces and bisque later.

·        Don’t over-cook shrimp in the boil, as they will continue to cook when rewarmed in sauce.

·        Can be served with any pasta of choice.

·        If sauce is too thin, whisk in a little flour.

As always be your own Creative Dump Cook and change this recipe to what YOU have on hand!