Anchovies and Shrimp Pasta

🧂 Ingredients

• 1 8 ounce spaghetti pasta

  or any pasta of your choice
• ⅓ cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoon capers
• 4 cloves garlic

  finely minced
• 1 pound shrimp
• 10 pieces anchovies fillet
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ¾ cup chicken stock
• salt and pepper
• Pinch of red pepper flakes
• chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

• 1 Fry the Capers: Heat a small amount of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  Once the oil is hot, add the capers and fry them for 2-3 minutes until they are
  crispy and golden brown. Remove the fried capers from the skillet and set them
  aside on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
• 2 Prepare the Pasta: Cook your pasta of choice according to the package
  instructions until it is al dente. Drain the cooked pasta, reserving about ½ cup
  of the pasta cooking water, and set aside.
• 3 Sauté the Garlic: In the same skillet used to fry the capers, add a bit more
  olive oil if needed. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1
  minute until fragrant, being careful not to let it brown.
• 4 Cook the Shrimp: Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until
  they turn pink and opaque. Be sure not to overcook them. Set it aside.
• 5 Add Anchovies and Red Pepper Flakes: Stir in finely chopped anchovies and red
  pepper flakes to the skillet, and chicken stock allowing the anchovies to break
  down and infuse their flavor into the sauce.
• 6 Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the cooked pasta and shrimp to the skillet . Toss
  everything together until the pasta is well coated in the flavorful sauce.
  Adjust the consistency of the sauce with more pasta water if needed.
• 7 Finish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the fried capers
  over the pasta. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and garnish with chopped
  parsley or grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve the anchovies and shrimp
  pasta immediately, and enjoy your delicious meal!

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