Shrimp Alla Vodka

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Shrimp alla vodka is a popular dish served in many restaurants in the United States. The name of the dish comes from the use of vodka as one of the ingredients.

The dish typically features shrimp cooked in a creamy tomato-based sauce that includes vodka, garlic, onions, and sometimes crushed red pepper flakes for a bit of heat. The sauce is often made by sautéing garlic and onions in olive oil, deglazing the pan with vodka, and then adding canned crushed tomatoes and heavy cream. The shrimp are then added to the sauce and simmered until they are cooked through.

Shrimp alla vodka is usually served over pasta, such as linguine or fettuccine, although it can also be served on its own as an appetizer. It is typically garnished with chopped fresh parsley or basil and served with grated Parmesan cheese on the side.

If you're interested in making shrimp alla vodka at home, here's a simple recipe you can try:

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion, and sauté until fragrant and the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

2. Pour in the vodka and simmer until the alcohol has mostly evaporated, about 2-3 minutes.

3. Add the crushed tomatoes, heavy cream, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using), and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.

4. Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.

5. Add the shrimp to the skillet and simmer for 3-4 minutes, or until they are pink and cooked through.

6. Stir in the chopped parsley or basil.

7. Serve the shrimp and sauce over the cooked pasta, and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese.

Enjoy your shrimp alla vodka!