Easy Shrimp Pasta Food

EASY SHRIMP PASTA FOR TWO

Steps:

• Add the shrimp to a small bowl and pour the dressing over the shrimp; cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
• Remove the shrimp from the marinade; set aside reserving the marinade.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat; add shrimp and cook 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring frequently.
• Using a slotted spoon, remove the shrimp from skillet; cover to keep warm, set aside.
• Add the tomatoes, reserved marinade, cream cheese, red pepper flakes if using and 1 tablespoon of the basil to same skillet; cook and stir 3 minutes until well blended.
• Add the shrimp; cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.
• Place the hot fettuccine on a large serving platter; top with shrimp mixture, sprinkle with remaining basil and grate cheese over all.

GARLIC SHRIMP PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water with vegetable oil until al dente.
• Meanwhile, place the shrimp in boiling salted water for 3 to 5 minutes, just until they turn pink. Cooking time will depend on the size of the shrimp. Remove the tails, and place in a bowl of warm water.
• In a microwave safe bowl, mix butter or margarine and minced garlic. Microwave on high for 45 seconds, or until melted. Stir.
• Drain pasta, and transfer to a serving dish. Toss with garlic butter and shrimp. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve warm.

EASY SHRIMP FETTUCCINE RECIPE

Steps:

• Pour dressing over shrimp in small bowl; stir until shrimp are evenly coated. Refrigerate 20 min. to marinate.
• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, heat large skillet on medium heat. Add shrimp; cook 3 min. or until shrimp turn pink, stirring frequently. Remove shrimp from skillet; cover to keep warm.
• Add tomatoes, cream cheese and 1 Tbsp. basil to skillet; cook and stir 3 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and sauce is well blended. Add shrimp; cook 2 min. or just until heated through, stirring frequently.
• Drain pasta; place on platter. Top with shrimp mixture, remaining basil and shredded cheese.

EASY SHRIMP & CRAB PASTA

Steps:

• Saute onion and garlic in butter until onion is nearly translucent.
• Add oregano, basil, red pepper flakes and salt/pepper.
• Add half and half, bring to boil.
• Mix corn starch with enouch water to dilute it, and pour into boiling sauce until you get desired consistency.
• Stir in crab and shrimp, cook another minute and take off of heat.
• Spoon over angel hair pasta and enjoy!

EASY SHRIMP PASTA

Steps:

• Pour dressing over shrimp in bowl; cover. Refrigerate 20 min. to marinate. Remove shrimp from marinade; discard marinade. Heat large skillet on medium heat; add shrimp. Cook and stir 3 min. or until shrimp turn pink. Remove shrimp from skillet; cover to keep warm.
• Add tomatoes and 1/2 the basil to same skillet; cook and stir 3 min. Stir in cream cheese until blended. Add shrimp; cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.
• Place hot fettuccine on large serving platter; top with shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with remaining chopped basil and shredded cheese.

EASY LEMON-SHRIMP PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add red pepper strips and garlic; cook until peppers are tender and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Add shrimp and lemon juice; stir constantly until shrimp turn bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 4 to 6 minutes. Add cooked pasta and lemon zest and toss lightly to coat. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan cheese and parsley.

QUICK GARLIC-SHRIMP PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting the salt and adding the broccoli to the boiling water for the last 2 min.
• Drain pasta mixture; place in large bowl. Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly.

FAST AND EASY SHRIMP PASTA

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti according to package directions, drain and set aside -OR- **If you're good at multi-tasking, you can cook the spaghetti noodles and the shrimp at the same time and they should both be done at the same time.
• Sprinkle blackening seasoning evenly over shrimp and set aside.
• Coat a large, non-stick skillet with cooking spray and add oil. Place over medium-high heat until hot.
• Add shrimp to skillet; cook 2 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink.
• Stir in lemon juice, tomatoes and pepper. Turn heat down to simmer and cook until thoroughly heated.
• Spoon shrimp mixture over drained pasta and serve immediately.

ITALIAN SHRIMP AND PASTA

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute or until crisp-tender. Add the tomatoes, broth, basil, oregano and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. , Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Add the shrimp to the tomato mixture; cook for 5-6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain pasta; toss with shrimp mixture.,

CREAMY 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 spaghetti is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic until soft, but not brown, about 1 minute. Add shrimp and cook until opaque, about 3 minutes. Add wine, reduce heat, and pour in cream. Simmer until sauce starts to thicken, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in basil and season with salt and pepper.
• Drain spaghetti and spoon creamy shrimp on top. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

EASY SPICY SHRIMP PASTA - LOW FAT

Steps:

• Boil the pasta in salted water until it is done to your liking.
• Drain well reserving about 1 cup of pasta water. You might not use it all.
• Place pasta in serving bowl or divide among two dinner bowls.
• While pasta water is heating zest, juice lemon and reserve 2 Tbspn. This recipe will go FAST!
• After adding pasta to boiling water, sprinkle a small amount of olive oil in a cold nonstick skillet and smear around with your CLEAN fingers. (Massage oil left on your fingers into your hands - it will make them silky soft.).
• Turn heat on to medium high and let the pan warm for a minute or two. You want the pan to be hot but not scortching when you hold your hand over the surface.
• Add the shrimp, garlic, onion, lemon rind, and pepper and cook stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes. Shrimp will just start to turn opaque but not yet pink.
• Add tomatoes, salt, basil, lemon juice, and white wine. Stir and cook for another 2-3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. (If using dried basil crush in hand before adding to pan to release oils. A different herb can be substituted if you prefer- just use the same quantity.).
• Add in as much of the 1 cup reserved pasta water as you like- if any- to make as much sauce as you would like.
• Taste sauce and adjust seasonings to your taste. If you would like a more onion or garlic flavor, add onion or garlic powder.
• Spoon over drained pasta and garnish with fresh black pepper or additional pepper flakes if desired.
• Other nice garnishes would be a little chopped parsley or green onion as well as a sprinkling of fresh grated parmesan.
• Light the candles, top off the wine glasses and serve!

EASY SHRIMP PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the pasta until it is Al Dente (follow directions on the box), drain and place in a mixing bowl.
• Add the shrimp, diced tomatoes, and green onions to the pasta while it is still hot. Pour in a little bit of the Italian dressing, sprinkle in some salt, and mix gently to combine the ingredients.
• Repeat another layer of Italian dressing and salt as desired, and mix the ingredients gently.
• Chill in the refrigerator for 5 minutes before serving.