Peppery Pasta With Arugula And Shrimp Food

PEPPERY PASTA WITH ARUGULA AND SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine 2 teaspoons of the garlic, 1 teaspoon pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and arugula; toss well.
• Bring 4 quarts of salted water to a boil; add pasta and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes.
• Drain pasta, then add to arugula mixture and toss to wilt arugula.
• Heat a large skillet, over medium high heat, and shrimp, season with 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and saute about a minute.
• Add 1 teaspoon garlic and shallots; saute until shrimps are done, about another minute.
• Remove shrimp and add broth and lemon juice to the skillet, scraping bottom of skillet to loosen any browned bits; reduce liquid by half, about 5 minues.
• Return shrimp, remove skillet from heat, and stir in the butter.
• To serve: arrange pasta on each serving plate, spoon shrimp mixture over each serving and top with cheese.

SPAGHETTI WITH ARUGULA PESTO AND SEARED JUMBO SHRIMP

Steps:

• Blend the arugula and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. With the machine running, gradually add 1/2 cup of oil, processing until well blended. Transfer the pesto to a large bowl. Stir in the Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Prepare the grill (high heat). Using a knife, cut the back of the shrimp. Brush the shrimp with oil. Sprinkle with salt. Grill the shrimp until just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the shrimp to a plate.
• Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
• Toss the pasta with the pesto in the large bowl to coat, adding the reserved cooking liquid 1 tablespoon at a time to moisten. Top with the grilled shrimp. Garnish with the lemon zest and parsley.

TOMATO FETTUCCINE WITH SHRIMP AND ARUGULA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
• Drain pasta in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add onion; sauté 3 minutes or until tender.
• Add tomatoes and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add shrimp; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add pasta, reserved 1/2 cup cooking liquid, 1/2 teaspoon salt, half-and-half, and pepper; toss well.
• Cook over medium-low heat 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated and shrimp are done.
• Add arugula; toss well.

PASTA WITH SHRIMP, TOMATO, AND ARUGULA

Steps:

• In a heavy skillet heat the oil over moderately high heat until it is hot but not smoking, in it sauté the shrimp, the garlic, and the pepper flakes, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and almost cooked through, and transfer the shrimp with a slotted spoon to a bowl. To the skillet add the onion, the tomatoes, and salt and pepper to taste and cook the mixture over moderate heat, stirring, until the vegetables are softened. Add the wine and boil the mixture until the wine is reduced by half. Add the broth, boil the mixture until the liquid is reduced by half, and stir in the cream. Simmer the sauce until it is thickened slightly, stir in the arugula and the shrimp, and simmer the sauce for 1 minutes, or until the shrimp are cooked through. Stir in the parsley and salt and pepper to taste and keep the sauce warm, covered. In a kettle of boiling salted water cook the pasta until it is al dente, drain it well, and in a bowl toss it with the sauce.

SPAGHETTI WITH SHRIMP AND ARUGULA

Steps:

• In a 5-quart kettle bring 4 quarts salted water to a boil for spaghetti.
• In a large bowl stir together 1 tablespoon oil, garlic, parsley, zest, and pepper and salt to taste.
• Cook spaghetti in boiling water until al dente and drain in a colander. Immediately add pasta to parsley mixture and toss until combined well. Season pasta with pepper and salt and cover.
• In a large non-stick skillet heat remaining tablespoon oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook shrimp, stirring, until cooked through, about 2 minutes. Add wine and cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Add shrimp to pasta. Add arugula and toss until combined well.