Calabrian Steak and Shrimp Bucatini Recipe
Craving bold flavors? The Calabrian Steak and Shrimp Bucatini recipe delivers. Juicy steak meets sweet shrimp in spicy Calabrian chili sauce.
Ingredients
- 12 oz bucatini pasta
- 1 lb flank steak sliced thin
- 1/2 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 3 tbsp Calabrian chili paste
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 can 14 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup grated Pecorino cheese
Instructions
Boil the Pasta
- Fill pot with salted water. Bring to boil. Cook bucatini until al dente. Save 1 cup pasta water. Drain rest.
Season the Steak
- Pat steak dry. Season with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tbsp oil in skillet over high heat. Sear steak 2 mins per side.
Cook the Shrimp
- Remove steak. Add shrimp to same skillet. Cook 2 mins until pink. Set aside with steak. Keep warm.
Make the Sauce
- Lower heat to medium. Add garlic and chili paste. Sauté 1 min until fragrant. Don't burn garlic.
Deglaze the Pan
- Pour in white wine. Scrape up browned bits. Simmer 3 mins until reduced by half. Rich flavor builds.
Add Tomatoes
- Stir in crushed tomatoes. Season with salt. Simmer 5 mins. Sauce thickens nicely.
Combine Everything
- Slice steak thin. Add steak, shrimp, and pasta to sauce. Toss with pasta water. Heat through.
Finish and Serve
- Stir in parsley and lemon zest. Top with Pecorino. Serve hot. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Slice steak against grain for tenderness.
- Use fresh shrimp for best flavor.
- Adjust chili paste for spice level.
- Swap bucatini for spaghetti if needed.
- Add cherry tomatoes for freshness.
- Make it creamy with splash of cream.
- Vegan? Use mushrooms and tofu instead.