Creamy Tarragon Shrimp Pasta Food

CREAMY SHRIMP LINGUINE WITH FRESH TARRAGON AND LEMON

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to box directions.
• In a large soup pot, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions, ½ teaspoon salt and some black pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions are soft about 5-6 minute Add garlic and cook until onions begin to caramelize, another 5-6 minute.
• Add the shrimp to the pan, plus a pinch of salt and black pepper. Sauté the shrimp until it is seared on both sides, about 2 minutes, then move it to the bowl with the pancetta.
• Reduce the heat to medium. Add the shallots and sauté for 2 minutes, until beginning to soften. Add garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Add wine and the BOU cube to the pan. Whisk well until the cube has dissolved, scraping up brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring liquid to a boil, let it reduce until almost fully evaporated, about 1-2 minutes.
• Add the peas, coconut milk and red pepper flakes to the pan and stir well. Bring it to a boil then reduce heat to medium. Allow the liquid to thicken a bit, stirring occasionally, about 2-3 minutes.
• Add the pasta to the pan, followed by shrimp and pancetta plus juices from the bowl, then the tarragon and lemon zest. Toss well, then stir over low heat for about 3-5 minutes until shrimp has cooked through. Taste and adjust seasoning.
• Serve immediately and enjoy.

TARRAGON SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Place the shrimp in a large (8-inch-diameter × 5-inch-high) saucepan and add 8 cups of cold water, the Pernod, and 1 tablespoon salt. Turn the heat to medium high and cook the shrimp uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes, until just firm and pink. Drain in a colander.
• Place half the shrimp in a large bowl. Cut the rest of the shrimp sideways through the back with a sharp paring knife and add them to the bowl as well. Allow to cool for 15 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Add the celery, scallions, tarragon, and mayonnaise, and combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours for the flavors to meld.
• Transfer the salad to a serving bowl, sprinkle with extra tarragon and salt, and taste for seasonings. Serve cold or at room temperature.

PASTA WITH SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS IN TARRAGON CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water
• Meanwhile, melt butter in large deep skillet on medium heat. Add asparagus and leeks; cook and stir 5 minutes or until asparagus is tender-crisp and leeks are softened. Stir in cream, tarragon, lemon peel, lemon juice and sea salt. Bring to boil
• Stir shrimp into skillet. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes or until just until shrimp turn pink. Add pasta and reserved pasta cooking water; toss to coat well. Serve immediately

ZESTY SHRIMP PASTA WITH GARLIC

Steps:

• Whisk oil, pepper, 1 tsp. tarragon, lemon juice and half the lemon zest until blended. Pour over shrimp in shallow dish; mix lightly. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate, stirring after 15 min.
• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, drain shrimp; discard marinade. Melt butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add shallots; cook and stir 1 to 2 min. or until tender. Stir in shrimp; cook 1 min. or shrimp turn pink, turning after 30 sec. Use slotted spoon to remove shrimp from skillet, reserving drippings in skillet; cover shrimp to keep warm.
• Add wine to reserved drippings; cook 3 to 5 min. or until reduced by half, stirring constantly to scrape browned bits from bottom of skillet. Add pasta sauce, remaining tarragon and remaining lemon zest; stir. Simmer on medium-low heat 3 to 5 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in half-and-half.
• Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add pasta sauce mixture; mix lightly. Serve topped with shrimp.

CREAMY GARLIC TARRAGON SHRIMP

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add shrimp, garlic and tarragon and stir until shrimp is opaque and just pink, about 3 minutes.
• Remove shrimp using slotted spoon and set aside.
• Add cream and cayenne to skillet and stir until bubbly, about 2 minutes.
• Stir in the wine.
• Return the shrimp to skillet.
• Toss gently until heated through, about 1 minute.
• Sprinkle with parsley.