Glorias Shrimp Pasta Food

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.

GLORIA'S SHRIMP PASTA

Steps:

• Cook Ziti as directed on package.
• In a skillet, sauté the garlic, bell pepper, and onion in olive oil until they wilt.
• Coarsely chop 1 pound of the shrimp. Leave the other half whole.
• Add the butter, reduce heat to low and add shrimp. Gradually add the oregano, fennel seeds, salt and pepper, and heavy cream.
• Simmer the sauce for exactly 4 minutes on low, just to a slow bubble. Remove from the heat.
• Cook the spaghetti; drain well and place in 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.
• Pour the shrimp sauce over, add the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses and mix everything together. Sprinkle the chopped olives on top of the pasta.
• Place in the oven at 275F and heat to piping hot.