Capellini with Shrimp and Creamy Tomato Sauce

A luxurious pasta dish featuring tender shrimp and capellini in a rich, creamy tomato sauce enhanced with vermouth. This elegant combination of seafood, pasta, and creamy tomato sauce makes for a restaurant-quality meal.

4 servings
20 min

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound peeled large shrimp
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ cup sweet vermouth
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • ½ pound capellini

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then cook shrimp and garlic with oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, turning once, until golden, about 2 minutes total. Stir in vermouth and tomatoes, scraping up any brown bits from bottom of skillet. Add cream and briskly simmer until sauce has thickened slightly, about 1 minute. Stir in lemon juice.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Meanwhile, cook capellini in a pasta pot of boiling salted water (3 tablespoons salt for 6 quarts water) until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta-cooking water, then drain pasta.

    8 min

  3. 3.

    Serve immediately, topped with shrimp and sauce. Thin with some of reserved water if necessary.

    2 min

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