Shrimp Marinara Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In30 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexHealthy++Cuisine
CourseMethod
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Olive oil3 Tablespoon
 Onion1 Medium, finely chopped
 Peeled plum tomatoes1 1/2 Pound, canned
 Salt1/2 Teaspoon
 Sugar1/2 Teaspoon
 Ground black pepper1/4 Teaspoon
 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, shelled and deveined
 Basil2 Tablespoon, chopped

Directions

In a 3 -quart saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat.
Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 5 minutes.
Add the tomatoes and their juice, the salt, sugar, and pepper and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, until the sauce is thick, about 15 minutes.
Set aside.
In a 12-inch skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat.
Saute the shrimp until just cooked through, about 3 minutes.
Return the sauce in the pan to a simmer.
Transfer the heated sauce to a bowl, add the shrimp, and toss to combine.
Sprinkle with the basil and serve.
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