Head On Shrimp Recipe
Are you looking to add some excitement to your dinner routine? Then it's time to try some head on shrimp recipes! These flavorful dishes featuring whole shrimp with their heads still intact are not only visually stunning, but they also bring a unique depth of flavor to your favorite meals.
Equipment
- Shrimp Deveining Tool
- Cast Iron Pan
Ingredients
- 1 lb. spaghetti or linguine
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb. shrimp peeled and deveined
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
- parmesan cheese, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta in boiling salted water until it is al dente, drain off the water, and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a heavy pan, large enough for the shrimp to fit in one layer. When the oil is hot, Add shrimp. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the shrimp turn pink and the shells start to crisp up. Flip the shrimp and continue to cook on the other side. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Add garlic and onions. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Deglaze the pan with white wine and broth, reduce for about 1-2 minutes until slightly reduced. Add lemon juice and butter. Stir until blended. Add parmesan cheese, stirring until cheese has melted and the sauce has thickened.
- Add cooked pasta with the sauce, tossing until everything is well coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the pasta to a serving dish and evenly place the cooked shrimp on top of the pasta.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley and leftover parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Buy it fresh: buy it fresh from your local grocery store and prepare it as soon as possible.
- Devein the shrimp: the veining can be gritty and unpleasant to eat
- Don’t overcook it: Shrimp can overcook very easily. Try to remove them from the heat as soon as they turn pink and opaque.
- Season Generously: Shrimp can be quite mild in flavor and will have a shell on, so you want to use plenty of seasoning to boost flavor.