Ingredients

The following ingredients have 2 Servings
  • 1 in garlic bulb (sliced half horizontally.)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon diced shallot
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • A pinch of dried red pepper flakes
  • 3 tablespoons diced Pancetta
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 1 cup San Marzano Plum Tomatoes (crushed plus 8 tablespoons of the juice *see notes*)
  • 6 large shrimp (peeled but tails left on)
  • Fresh Parmesan and basil for garnishing

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Place one half of the garlic bulb in the skillet you're going to use (sliced part facing up)
  • Drizzle the olive oil over the garlic and bake in the oven for 35 minutes and golden brown.
  • Once the garlic has been cooked, saute the diced shallot until soft.
  • Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of the bulb and add them to the shallot.
  • Add the oregano, pepper flakes and Pancetta and cook for about 3-4 minutes.
  • Season with the salt and pepper.
  • Add the crushed tomatoes and juice and bring to a simmer.
  • Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring. Test the seasoning and add more salt and pepper if you prefer.
  • Place the shrimp into the sauce and cook until they just turn pink.
  • Grate some of the Parmesan over the shrimp and garnish with shreds of fresh basil.
  • Serve at once with some crusty bread sticks or baguette slices.