Calabrian Steak and Shrimp Bucatini Recipe
A bold and flavorful Italian-American dish featuring bucatini pasta tossed with thinly sliced steak, succulent shrimp, and a spicy Calabrian chili sauce, finished with fresh lemon juice and herbs for a perfect balance of heat and zest.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 12 oz bucatini pasta
Protein
- 10 oz steak (sirloin or ribeye), thinly sliced
- 10 oz raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
Sauce & Seasonings
- 2–3 tbsp Calabrian chili paste or oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)
- Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil (optional), for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Bring salted water to a boil and cook the bucatini pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sear Steak: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the thinly sliced steak and sear until golden brown on both sides, then remove from the pan and set aside.
- Cook Shrimp: In the same skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, then add the shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until pink and opaque.
- Add Sauce: Stir in the Calabrian chili oil or paste and the fresh lemon juice, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly while mixing all the flavors together.
- Combine: Return the seared steak and cooked shrimp back into the skillet. Add the cooked bucatini pasta and toss everything together to coat well with the sauce.
- Finish: Add a splash of the reserved pasta water to create a glossy, silky sauce. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or basil if desired and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Start with 1 tbsp Calabrian chili oil if you prefer less heat and adjust to taste.
- Use high-quality Calabrian chili paste or oil for the best flavor impact.
- This dish pairs beautifully with garlic bread or a fresh arugula salad for a complete meal.
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