Shrimp in a Spicy Vodka Sauce

This shrimp dish was sooooooooo good. My husband absolutely loved it, he said it was a 9 out of 10 yes he will do that, rate a new recipe I try, he mostly does it to bug me, especially when he says, a meal is an 8 :).
It has a bit of a kick to it, you could adjust that by using less chilli flakes/hot sauce. But around here we don't mind hot food, it just means you can wash it down with some more "vino". Considering Valentines day, is just around the corner, I think this would make a fantastic dinner for two. Served with this salad, some garlic bread, a little wine........... you can see where I am headed with this. Try it, you won't be disappointed.

Shrimp in Spicy Vodka Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic minced ( I used WAY more)
• 1/2 cup vodka
• 1 (14-ounce) can crushed tomatoes ( I used a jar of plain tomato sauce)
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes/ tabasco  to taste
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled deveined, and cut crosswise into thirds
• 1 pound uncooked linguine/pasta

Directions

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant.

Add the vodka and turn the heat up to medium-high; cook until the liquid has reduced by half.

Add the tomatoes cream, pepper flakes, and salt and pepper, to taste.

Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the shrimp

and cook until just opaque, about 3 minutes.

Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of salted, boiling water over medium heat, according to package directions.
Drain and transfer the pasta to a large bowl.
Pour in the sauce and toss to combine.
Serve immediately.

****** I think squid would be really good too

 from this Paula Deen recipe, here

xo,Diana