“This is great for a quick weeknight meal, but I could also see it as a candlelight dinner for two,” recipe developer Juliana Hale says of this shrimp marinara recipe.
Shrimp Marinara Ingredients
These are the ingredients you’ll need to make this restaurant-worthy shrimp marinara recipe:
- Pasta: This shrimp marinara recipe starts with dry spaghetti noodles.
- Oil: Cook the shrimp in extra-virgin olive oil.
- Shrimp: You’ll need a pound of peeled and deveined shrimp.
- Seasonings: This dish is seasoned with fresh garlic, crushed red pepper, fresh basil, dried oregano, and kosher salt.
- Canned tomatoes: The marinara sauce calls for canned fire-roasted tomatoes and canned tomato sauce.
- Balsamic vinegar: Add bold flavor and brightness with a tablespoon of balsamic vinegar.
How to Make Shrimp Marinara
You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make
- Make the spaghetti.
- Cook the shrimp and transfer to a plate.
- Cook the garlic and red pepper to the skillet and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil, then simmer until thickened.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet and cook until heated through.
- Serve over spaghetti and garnish with fresh basil.
Test Kitchen Tips
This recipe was developed in our test kitchen. Check out some tips and tricks from culinary experts that might make the cooking process easier:
- You may substitute one (16-ounce) jar marinara sauce for the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, basil, vinegar, oregano, and salt in the recipe. Add to the skillet after Step 4. Bring to a boil and continue with Step 6.
- “Fire-roasted tomatoes aren’t a must, but they do give some depth of flavor,” says Juliana. “You can use regular diced tomatoes and get a little char from a pinch of smoked paprika.”
What to Serve With Shrimp Marinara
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Editorial contributions by Corey Williams
Ingredients
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12 ounces dry spaghetti
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3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
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4 cloves garlic, sliced
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1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
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1 (15-ounce) diced fire-roasted tomatoes
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1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
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1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish
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1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
![all ingredients to make shrimp marinara gathered on a kitchen counter.]()
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Prepare spaghetti according to package directions; drain and keep warm.
![spaghetti noodles cooked till al dente and drained in a collander.]()
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Meanwhile, heat oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add shrimp and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until nearly opaque, turning once.
![shrimp cooking in skillet.]()
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Transfer shrimp to a plate. Add garlic and crushed red pepper to the skillet. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
![garlic and crushed red pepper sautéing in a skillet.]()
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Stir in undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce, basil, balsamic vinegar, oregano, and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 10 minutes.
![shrimp removed from skillet and tomatoes and aromatics added and being brought to a simmer.]()
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Return shrimp to skillet and simmer to heat through, about 1 minute. Serve over spaghetti, topped with additional fresh basil.
![Shrimp added back to skillet with marinara sauce.]()
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 595 | Calories |
| 14g | Fat |
| 77g | Carbs |
| 39g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 595 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 14g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 12% |
| Cholesterol 239mg | 80% |
| Sodium 1826mg | 79% |
| Total Carbohydrate 77g | 28% |
| Dietary Fiber 7g | 24% |
| Total Sugars 10g | |
| Protein 39g | 79% |
| Vitamin C 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium 189mg | 15% |
| Iron 5mg | 29% |
| Potassium 960mg | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
