Bill’s Shrimp Marinara

The Marinara Sauce from the other day is not Bill’s only specialty. My Father-in-Law also makes a mean Shrimp Marinara. This is a simple dish that utilizes his Sunday gravy. Sauteed shrimp and garlic mixed with awesome marinara sauce makes for a great meal.

Bill’s Shrimp Marinara

Peel and de-vein the shrimp.

Make sure to keep the shrimp cold while working with them.

In a large sauce pan heat up the marinara sauce over medium heat.

Preheat 6-8 quarts of salted water in a large pot for the spaghetti.  When the pot is boiling add the spaghetti and cook according to the directions on the box. Set aside.

In a large skillet heat 3 tbs of olive oil and add the garlic.

Saute the garlic until lightly browned.

Then add the shrimp.

Cook the shrimp roughly 1.5-2 minutes on each side, or until they turn light pink.

Transfer the shrimp to the sauce pan and then allow them to simmer for 5 minutes.

Add the cooked spaghetti to the pot and toss.

Once the spaghetti is coated with sauce serve.

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Bill's Shrimp Marinara

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

20 mins

 

Simple and delicious shrimp marinara

Ingredients

• 6 cups Marinara Sauce
• 2 pounds raw shrimp
• 3 cloves garlic - finely diced
• 3 tbs olive oil
• 1 pound spaghetti

Instructions

1. In a large sauce pan heat up the marinara sauce over medium heat.
2. Preheat 6-8 quarts of salted water in a large pot for the spaghetti. When the pot is boiling add the spaghetti and cook according to the directions on the box. Set aside.
3. In a large skillet heat 3 tbs of olive oil and add the garlic.
4. Saute the garlic until lightly browned.
5. Then add the shrimp.
6. Cook the shrimp roughly 1.5-2 minutes on each side, or until they turn light pink.
7. Transfer the shrimp to the sauce pan and then allow them to simmer for 5 minutes.
8. Add the cooked spaghetti to the pot and toss.
9. Once the spaghetti is coated with sauce serve.