Basil Shrimp Pasta Food

GARLIC BASIL SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then saute shrimp, turning over once, until just cooked through, about 2 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a large bowl.
• Add garlic and red pepper flakes to the oil remaining in skillet and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add wine and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. Stir in basil and tomatoes and season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste. Return the shrimp to pan and cook just until heated through.

BASIL SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a shallow, non-porous dish or bowl, mix together olive oil and melted butter. Stir in lemon juice, mustard, basil, and garlic, and season with salt and white pepper. Add shrimp, and toss to coat. Cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Preheat grill to high heat. Remove shrimp from marinade, and thread onto skewers. Discard marinade.
• Lightly oil grill grate, and arrange skewers on preheated grill. Cook for 4 minutes, turning once, or until opaque.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH SHRIMP AND BASIL

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and add 1 tablespoon oil. Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente. Place pasta in a colander, and give it a quick rinse with cold water.
• Heat remaining olive oil in a 10 inch skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic, stirring constantly, until the garlic is tender, about 1 minute. Do not let the garlic burn. Add shrimp, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove shrimp from the skillet, and set aside.
• Stir tomatoes, wine, parsley, and basil into the skillet. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced by half, 8 to 12 minutes. Add shrimp, and continue cooking until the shrimp are heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes. Serve the shrimp mixture over the pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

SHRIMP PASTA WITH TOMATO BASIL SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until tender, about 5 minutes. Season with basil, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir in fresh tomatoes and canned tomatoes; simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Add red wine and lemon juice; simmer for 5 minutes more. Stir shrimp and mushrooms into tomato mixture; cook and stir until mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes.
• Serve sauce over linguine and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

LEMON SHRIMP WITH PASTA AND BASIL

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a large pan of boiling water for 10 minutes or until al dente.
• Add shrimp and drain immediately.
• Return pasta mixture to the pan.
• Combine next 5 ingredients in a bowl.
• Toss with cooked pasta and shrimp.
• Sprinkle cheese over pasta and serve immediately.

SHRIMP, TOMATO, AND BASIL PASTA

Steps:

• Season shrimp with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 4 teaspoons oil over high. Add shrimp; cook until opaque throughout, turning occasionally, 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; set aside.
• Make sauce: To the same skillet, add remaining 2 teaspoons oil and garlic; cook over medium heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add canned tomatoes and their juice, along with 2 cups water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes have softened and are saucy, about 15 minutes. Remove sauce from heat; stir in cherry tomatoes.
• Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain; return pasta to pot. Add tomato sauce, shrimp, and basil; season with salt and pepper, and toss. Serve immediately, garnished with basil leaves, if desired.

SHRIMP WITH BASIL, GARLIC, AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, toss the tomatoes with the basil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside while you prepare the shrimp.
• Divide the shrimp between 2 (8 or 9-inch) pie pans and pat them completely dry with a paper towel. Arrange the shrimp so they lay flat and are evenly spaced in the pans.
• Heat 2 large skillets over medium heat, or do this in 2 batches if you only have 1 pan. Season 1 side of the shrimp with salt and pepper. Add enough oil to lightly film the bottom of the pan and turn the heat up to high. Invert the pan of shrimp so they all fall into the skillet(s) at once. Saute the shrimp, undisturbed, until they turn golden brown on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Add a bit more oil and 1/2 the garlic to each pan. Turn the heat off and turn the shrimp over with tongs. Cook the shrimp for 1 minute in the residual heat of the pans. Transfer the shrimp to the bowl with the tomato mixture and toss to combine. Divide the shrimp among 4 plates or a serving platter and serve hot or at room temperature.

CREAMY PARMESAN BASIL SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a large non stick pan on medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Season shrimp with salt and pepper, then sear, 1-2 minutes on each side, until just pink. Remove from the pan and set aside.
• In the same skillet add 1 tablespoons butter. Add onion, garlic, peppers, paprika, red chili pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes, until onions and peppers are softened.
• Add wine to deglaze the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer until reduced by half.
• Reduce heat to medium low. Add cream to the skillet and stir until a creamy sauce forms. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Add Parmesan, stir until melted into sauce. Stir in basil, simmer until wilted, 1-2 minutes.
• Add shrimp back to the skillet and reheat 1-2 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh basil and serve over pasta, zoodles, spaghetti squash.

PESTO PASTA WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Pulse 3 cups fresh basil, 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts and 1 garlic clove in a food processor. Pulse in 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt and 2 tablespoons each grated Parmesan and olive oil until smooth. Cook 12 ounces bucatini; reserve 1/2 cup cooking water. Toss the pasta with the pesto, 1 pound steamed chopped asparagus, 8 ounces sauteed shrimp and the reserved cooking water. Top with toasted breadcrumbs.

PESTO SHRIMP PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.
• Blend basil, lemon juice, 3 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, and salt in a blender until smooth.
• Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir sugar snap peas in hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Add shrimp and red pepper; continue to cook until the shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 5 minutes. Stir basil sauce into the shrimp mixture and remove from heat; spoon over spaghetti to serve.

CREAMY TOMATO-BASIL PASTA WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, heat 2 Tbsp. dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add shrimp; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until shrimp turn pink. Use slotted spoon to remove shrimp from skillet; cover to keep warm. Discard any drippings in skillet.
• Add remaining dressing, broth and seasonings to skillet; cook 2 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently. Add Neufchatel; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until melted. Stir in tomatoes; cook 1 min.
• Drain pasta. Add to ingredients in skillet. Stir in Parmesan and half the basil; top with shrimp and remaining basil.

SHRIMP AND BASIL PASTA

Steps:

• Bring 3 quarts water to a boil in a pot. Add pasta; cook 8 minutes.
• Add shrimp to pot; cook 3 minutes or until shrimp are done and pasta is al dente. Drain.
• Place pasta mixture in a large bowl.
• Stir in basil and next 4 ingredients (through salt).
• Place spinach on plates; top with pasta mixture.

BASIL SHRIMP FETTUCCINE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, saute the onion, peppers and garlic in oil until tender. In a small bowl, combine flour and milk until smooth. Add to vegetable mixture. Stir in the seasonings. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Reduce heat; add shrimp and basil. Simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain pasta; place in a large bowl. Add shrimp mixture and toss to coat.

GARLIC BASIL SHRIMP PASTA

Steps:

• Melt butter in frying pan.
• Add garlic, cook 1-2 minutes. Do not burn.
• Add shrimp and cook until pink, 2-3 minutes.
• Stir in tomato, cook for a minute.
• Add basil and toss in gently. Cook for 1-2 minutes, just until it starts to wilt.
• Add pasta back into fry pan. Toss gently with tongs until fully combined. Allow to heat through and absorb the sauce, 1-2 minutes.
• Serve while hot.

BASIL SHRIMP AND FETA PASTA

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
• Briskly sauté the onion until softened, about 3 minutes.
• Add the garlic and prawns and sauté just until prawns turn a bright orange color, about 5 minutes.
• Add the wine, lemon juice and diced tomatoes, mixing thoroughly.
• When tomatoes have softened, add the basil, parsley and red pepper flakes.
• Cook for 2 minutes, then fold in the feta cheese.
• Heat until the cheese has softened.
• Ladle the sauce over the prepared linguine.

CREAMY LEMON BASIL SHRIMP PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on the package. Drain and set aside.
• In a large saute pan melt the butter over medium-high heat.
• Add in the garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
• Add in the shrimp. Stir and cook shrimp until pink.
• Turn heat down to medium-low.
• Add in the white wine, lemon juice, heavy cream, basil leaves, and Parmesan cheese.
• Stir until sauce is blended.
• Let the sauce simmer for 5 to 7 minutes; stirring occasionally. Allow to thicken and cheese to melt.
• Add pasta and toss to combine.
• Serve

BASIL SHRIMP WITH FETA AND ORZO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Spray the inside of the foil bag with cooking spray and place on a large shallow baking pan.
• Cook the pasta in boiling water for 5 minutes.
• Drain.
• Place the pasta in a large bowl and stir in 1 teaspoon of the oil and the next 7 ingredients.
• Place the orzo mixture in teh foil bag.
• Combine the shrimp and basil.
• Arrange shrimp mixture on the orzo.
• Fold edges of bag to seal.
• Bake at 450 degrees for 25 minutes.
• Cut open the bag with a sharp knife (watch out for the steam) and peel the foil back.
• Drizzle with remaining 1 teaspoon of oil.
• Serve.

BASIL SHRIMP AND PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain well.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add shrimp and garlic; cook and stir 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Remove shrimp from skillet. Pour cream into skillet. Add basil; bring to boil, stirring gently. Reduce heat to low; simmer 3 to 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently. Add shrimp, cheese and pepper. Cook and stir 1 minute or until heated through.
• Place pasta in warmed serving bowl. Add shrimp mixture; toss lightly. Serve with additional cheese, if desired.

LEMON SPAGHETTI WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Make the shrimp: In a medium saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the shrimp with the salt and pepper; add to the preheated pan in a single layer. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until pink and cooked through. Set aside.
• Make the pasta: Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water. Meanwhile, whisk the olive oil, parmesan and lemon zest and juice in a large bowl to blend.
• Toss the pasta with the lemon sauce, shrimp and the reserved cooking liquid, adding it 1/4 cup at a time as needed to moisten. Season with the salt and pepper; stir in the basil. Garnish with the fried capers and more parmesan, if desired.

THAI BASIL SHRIMP

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Cut the stem portion from the lime leaves to remove and discard.
• Place the lime leaves along with all other sauce ingredients in a food processor or chopper. Process well to form an aromatic paste. Taste-test for sweetness/sour balance, adding more sugar to taste (you will adjust the other flavors later). Set aside.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and bell peppers and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, adding 1 to 2 tablespoons white wine as you go.
• Add the shrimp , stir-fry sauce and extra tablespoon of oil, if needed. Stir-fry 3 minutes, until shrimp are pink and plump.
• Turn down heat to low and fold in 1/3 cup chopped basil. Add the coconut milk a little at a time, taste-testing as you go (some people like this dish with coconut milk, and others prefer the more potent version without).
• Taste-test for salt and spice, adding more fish sauce if not flavorful or salty enough, or more lime juice if too salty. Add more coconut milk if too spicy.
• To serve it the way they do in Thailand, simply fry an egg in a little vegetable oil and lightly salt it.
• Tilt shrimp onto the plate. Add a generous topping of chopped fresh basil , and serve with Thai jasmine rice , topped with the fried eggs, if using. Often this dish is also accompanied with cucumber slices.

CREAMY LEMON-BASIL SHRIMP PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
• While the pasta is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper; add to the pan and cook 30 seconds per side. Remove to a plate.
• Add shallots to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in chicken broth, lemon zest, and 1/2 of the lemon juice; heat for 2 minutes. Reserve remaining lemon juice for another use.
• Add cream and bring to a simmer. Return shrimp to the skillet and cook until heated through and pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Add basil.
• Drain spaghetti, reserving 1/4 to 1/2 cup pasta water.
• Add spaghetti to the skillet. Add pasta water as needed and pepper flakes; toss to coat. Season with pepper if desired.