Pasta And Shrimp Food

FRESH PESTO SHRIMP PASTA

Steps:

• For the pesto: In a food processor, puree the nuts, garlic and 2 tablespoons olive oil until smooth. Next, add the basil and mint and pulse until the leaves are minced. Add the cheese and pulse 4 to 5 times. Finally, drizzle in the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to finish.
• For the pasta: In saute pan over high heat, add the grapeseed oil and allow to come to the verge of smoking. Next, add the shrimp and reduce the heat to medium. Continue to cook the shrimp until medium doneness, about 2 minutes, stirring throughout the time. After the shrimp are medium, add the onions and allow to cook until translucent, another 2 minutes. Add 1/4 cup pesto, stir, and then deglaze the pan with the white wine. Add the heavy cream and allow to reduce by half the volume, 2 to 3 minutes. Finally, add the pasta and stir. Finish seasoning with salt, pepper and additional wine if necessary. Allow to warm for 2 minutes, and then portion and serve. Top with the parsley and tomatoes.

LINGUINE WITH SHRIMP SCAMPI

Steps:

• Drizzle some oil in a large pot of boiling salted water, add 1 tablespoon of salt and the linguine, and cook for 7 to 10 minutes, or according to the directions on the package.
• Meanwhile, in another large (12-inch), heavy-bottomed pan, melt the butter and olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the garlic. Saute for 1 minute. Be careful, the garlic burns easily! Add the shrimp, 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt, and the pepper and saute until the shrimp have just turned pink, about 5 minutes, stirring often. Remove from the heat, add the parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, lemon slices, and red pepper flakes. Toss to combine.
• When the pasta is done, drain the cooked linguine and then put it back in the pot. Immediately add the shrimp and sauce, toss well, and serve.

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.

SHRIMP AND ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package instructions and drain.
• While pasta cooks, heat one tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, shrimp (if using uncooked shrimp), and 1/2 tsp each of salt and pepper. Saute two minutes or until shrimp are barely pink and/or garlic is soft.
• Add broth and crushed red pepper. Increase heat to high.
• Add cooked shrimp (if not using uncooked shrimp in step 2).
• Cook on high heat for 2-3 minutes (just one minute if you used uncooked shrimp earlier), until shrimp are warmed through.
• Stir in lemon peel and juice.
• Put the pasta in a serving bowl, add the remaining tablespoon olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
• Add the shrimp mixture, parsley, and cheese (gradually so as not to clump up the cheese). Toss to mix and serve immediately.

GARLIC SHRIMP PASTA

Steps:

• Boil pasta in water till tender, save 1 cup of pasta water for use later. I always put some oil, salt, and fresh herbs in with my pasta when I boil it. Drain and set aside when done.
• While pasta is boiling, wash shrimp.
• Melt butter over medium heat. Add shrimp.
• Let cook till a little pink and starting to curl. Then add garlic.
• Cook 5-7 min., add oil. Continue to stir till shrimp is pink and curled.
• Add pasta to skillet. Add seasonings. Add just enough saved pasta water till it is not dry but not swimming in liquid either. Depending on amount of pasta this requires 1/2 the cup or all of it. Start with adding 1/4 of it then work up from there.
• Keep tossing all ingredients around in skillet till all is incorporated and hot. Enjoy!

PASTA WITH CHICKEN AND SHRIMP

Steps:

• Combine chicken broth, soy sauce, cornstarch and ginger in a small bowl and set aside.
• Cook pasta according to package instructions,drain and keep warm.
• While pasta cooks, coat a large skillet with the cooking spray.
• (add oil if necessary when cooking) Heat over med heat.
• Add green onions and garlic.
• Stir fry for 1 minute and remove from pan.
• Add squash to skillet.
• Stir fry for 2 minutes.
• Add sweet peppers to the skillet and stir fry 2 minutes more or until veggies are crisp tender.
• Remove veggies from skillet.
• Add chicken and shrimp to the skillet.
• Stir fry 2 or 3 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and shrimp is opaque.
• Push chicken and meat from the center of the skillet.
• Stir the sauce and add to the center of the pan.
• Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
• Return veggies to the skillet.
• Stir all the ingredients together to coat with the sauce.
• Cook and stir about 1 minute more or until heated through.
• Serve hot chicken and shrimp mixture over pasta.
• Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.

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.

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.

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.,