Mediterranean Shrimp Pasta:

Ingredients:

  • Shrimp 1 LB (Large raw shrimp peeled and deveined)
  • Dry Oregano 1 TSP
  • Cayenne Pepper 1/2 TSP
  • Sweet Paprika 1/4 TSP
  • Red Pepper Flakes 1/4 TSP
  • Fresh Lemon Juice 1 TBSP
  • Shallots 2 (Small ones)
  • Roasted Tomatoes OR crushed tomatoes in can/jar (2 Cups)
  • Artichoke Hearts (1 Cup)
  • Pitted Kalamata Olives 1/4 Cup
  • Capers 1/2 Cup
  • Fresh Garlic 2 Cloves
  • Fresh Dill 1/4 Cup
  • Vegetable Oil
  • Pasta
  • Salt/Pepper to taste
  • Parsley for garnish 

Directions:

  1. In a medium bowl, add the raw, peeled and deveined shrimp.
  2. Add all of the dry rub. Salt, pepper, oregano, cayenne pepper, sweet paprika and red pepper flakes.
  3. Squeeze fresh lemon onto the bowl and combine everything together. Set aside.
  4. In a medium saucepan add vegetable oil.
  5. When the saucepan is hot enough, add shallots. Stir for a couple of minutes.
  6. Then add the tomatoes, artichoke hearts, pitted kalamata olives, capers and fresh garlic into the saucepan.
  7. When you’ve combined everything, cook for two minutes.
  8. Then add the shrimp. Let it cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
  9. In the meantime, boil water for pasta. 
  10. When everything is cooked, pour the pasta on a big plate. Then add the shrimp/sauce.
  11. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Enjoy 🙂