Scampi Diabolique

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Step 1. Heat 2 tablespoon olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the finely chopped shallots and half of the crushed garlic, then sauté until softened. Add the shrimp shells and cook for 1 minute. Season with cayenne pepper, paprika, 1 tablespoon curry powder, and tomato paste, then cook for 1 minute more. Flambé with whisky, then deglaze with white wine and water. Add thyme, bay leaves, half and half cream, and ketchup, then let simmer gently for 10 minutes. Season with an additional 1/2 teaspoon curry powder. In a separate bowl, mix the peeled shrimp with the remaining crushed garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Step 2

Step 2. Strain the sauce through a sieve, discarding solids. Slice the cherry tomatoes into thin rounds.

Step 3

Step 3. Cook the tagliatelle pasta according to package instructions.

Step 4

Step 4. Combine the pasta, shrimp, sauce, and cherry tomatoes. Serve topped with parsley and 1 1/2 cup parmesan cheese.