Capellini with Shrimp and Creamy Tomato Sauce

Health score
11%
Capellini with Shrimp and Creamy Tomato Sauce
15 min.
4
611kcal

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Capellini with Shrimp and Creamy Tomato Sauce, a dish that perfectly balances rich flavors and vibrant ingredients. In just 15 minutes, you can create a restaurant-quality meal that will impress your family and friends. The delicate strands of capellini pasta serve as the perfect canvas for the succulent shrimp, which are sautéed to golden perfection with aromatic garlic and fragrant oregano.

The star of this dish is undoubtedly the creamy tomato sauce, made luscious with heavy cream and a splash of sweet vermouth, which adds a unique depth of flavor. A hint of fresh lemon juice brightens the sauce, making each bite a harmonious blend of savory and tangy notes. This recipe is not only quick and easy but also versatile enough to serve as a main course, side dish, or even a light lunch.

With a caloric count of 611 kcal per serving, this dish is a satisfying option that doesn't compromise on taste. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply treating yourself to a comforting meal, Capellini with Shrimp and Creamy Tomato Sauce is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to savor a dish that brings the essence of Italian cuisine right to your table!

Ingredients

  • 14 ounce canned tomatoes diced drained canned
  • 0.5 pound capellini 
  • large garlic clove 
  • 0.8 cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • 0.5 teaspoon juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • 0.3 teaspoon oregano dried
  • pound shrimp peeled
  • 0.5 cup mirin sweet red ()

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • pot

Directions

  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.
  2. Add cream and briskly simmer until sauce has thickened slightly, about 1 minute. Stir in lemon juice.
  3. 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.
  4. Serve immediately, topped with shrimp and sauce. Thin with some of reserved water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts

Calories611kcal
Protein22.19%
Fat42.55%
Carbs35.26%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.75
Glycemic Load
19.26
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
17.933478168819%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.03mg
Hesperetin
0.09mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:610.86kcal
30.54%
Fat:28.34g
43.6%
Saturated Fat:12.03g
75.18%
Carbohydrates:52.83g
17.61%
Net Carbohydrates:49.03g
17.83%
Sugar:7.23g
8.03%
Cholesterol:233mg
77.67%
Sodium:282mg
12.26%
Alcohol:2.85g
100%
Alcohol %:1.01%
100%
Protein:33.26g
66.52%
Selenium:38.09µg
54.42%
Phosphorus:411.14mg
41.11%
Copper:0.8mg
40.07%
Manganese:0.78mg
39.17%
Magnesium:93.65mg
23.41%
Potassium:770.27mg
22.01%
Vitamin E:3.25mg
21.67%
Zinc:2.72mg
18.16%
Vitamin A:871.68IU
17.43%
Iron:2.8mg
15.58%
Calcium:153.88mg
15.39%
Fiber:3.8g
15.21%
Vitamin B6:0.27mg
13.72%
Vitamin K:13.88µg
13.22%
Vitamin C:10.34mg
12.54%
Vitamin B3:2.23mg
11.14%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
10.16%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.28%
Vitamin B5:0.65mg
6.49%
Folate:25.38µg
6.34%
Vitamin D:0.71µg
4.76%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.19%
Source:Epicurious