Creamy Herbed Shrimp And Roasted Red Pepper Pasta Salad Food

CREAMY SHRIMP PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt generously. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Strain and allow to cool slightly.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, mascarpone, Dijon and 2 teaspoons salt. Add the pasta, shrimp, Parmesan, peas, peppers and fennel; toss to coat. Fold in the basil and dill. Serve at room temperature or cold.

SHRIMP AND ROASTED VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Place a baking sheet on the middle oven rack and preheat to 475 degrees F. Toss the parsnips, carrots and turnips with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Spread the vegetables on the hot baking sheet and roast until tender and browned around the edges, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine 1 cup arugula, the walnuts, parmesan, garlic, red pepper flakes, lemon zest and a big pinch of salt in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped. With the machine running, slowly add 3 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons water.
• Season the shrimp on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the shrimp (the skillet will be crowded) and cook until lightly browned around the edges, about 2 minutes per side; remove from the heat.
• Transfer the roasted vegetables to a large bowl. Add the remaining 3 cups arugula, the shrimp and arugula pesto. Season with salt and toss. Divide among plates. Serve with lemon wedges.

EDDIE'S GRILLED SHRIMP AND ROASTED RED PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• In a food processor or blender, combine the roasted peppers, lemon zest and juice, garlic, green onions, olive oil, crushed red pepper and some salt and black pepper. Pulse until well combined.
• Pour half of the marinade over the shrimp and toss well. If desired, marinate the shrimp in the refrigerator for up to 30 minutes.
• Prepare a grill or grill pan for medium-high heat. Oil the grill grates.
• Remove the shrimp from the marinade and transfer to the grill. Grill on both sides until cooked through, about 2 minutes per side; the shrimp should be pink and firm.
• Transfer the remaining marinade to a saucepan with 1/4 cup water. Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer; cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
• To serve: Make a small salad with arugula and mixed greens in the center of each plate. Top with grilled shrimp, and drizzle over the sauce. Scatter feta cheese and green onions over the top.

QUICK AND EASY ROASTED RED PEPPER PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
• Meanwhile, add the oil and butter to a large skillet over medium-high heat and melt the butter. Add the garlic and onions and saute until starting to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the chopped red peppers and cook until hot, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Carefully transfer the contents of the skillet to a food processor or blender. Put on the lid and puree the pepper mixture until totally blended (there will still be some texture to the peppers).
• Pour the pepper puree back into the skillet. Add the broth, 1/2 teaspoon salt and some pepper, and stir until heated. Splash in the cream and stir to combine. Add the parsley and basil and stir to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning if you need to.
• Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet. Add the Parmesan, and then stir it together to coat the pasta.
• Serve in bowls with extra Parmesan and a sprinkling of parsley and basil on top.

ROASTED-PEPPER PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Shake off the excess water. Meanwhile, place the bell peppers cut-side down on a foil-lined broiler pan, add the garlic and broil until charred, 7 to 8 minutes. Transfer the peppers to a bowl, cover and set aside about 5 minutes. Heat a dry skillet over medium-high heat. Add the almonds and toast, shaking the pan, 4 to 5 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop. Squeeze the garlic from its skin onto a cutting board. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt; mince and mash the garlic into a paste with a large knife. Peel the roasted peppers and slice into strips; transfer to a large bowl. Add the garlic paste and drizzle with the olive oil. Finely grate about 1 teaspoon lemon zest into the bowl and squeeze in all of the lemon juice. Add the bocconcini, basil, almonds, pasta, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste; toss.
• Photographs by Antonis Achilleos

CREAMY SHRIMP AND PASTA

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to package directions. In the last three minutes add green beans. Drain all together.
• Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine the broth, onion, garlic, red pepper (if using fresh), thyme, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
• In a measuring cup, whisk together the milk and flour until smooth. Whisk into the broth mixture. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes, or until the mixture thickens and begins to boil. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
• Add the shrimp (along with snow peas and roasted red peppers if you opt for the original recipe). Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes, or until the shrimp is heated through.
• Toss the pasta and bean mixture with sauce, season to taste with kosher salt, and serve immediately. Garnish with fresh parmesan cheese, if desired.

SHRIMP WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER CREAM

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and oil.
• Keep pasta warm.
• Process red peppers and next 4 ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth.
• Pour mixture into large skillet.
• Cook over medium heat 5 minutes stirring often, until thoroughly heated.
• Add shrimp and cook 2-3 minutes until thoroughly heated.
• Remove from heat.
• Serve over hot cooked pasta.
• Sprinkle with basil.