Fennel Shrimp And Fusilli Recipes

FENNEL & GARLIC SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large (12-inch) saute pan over medium heat. Add the fennel and saute for 5 minutes, until tender but not browned. Turn the heat to medium-low, add the garlic and red pepper flakes, and cook at a very low sizzle for 2 to 3 minutes, until the garlic just begins to color.
• Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels, add them to the pan, and toss together with the fennel and olive oil. Spread the shrimp in one layer and cook over medium heat for 2 minutes on one side. Turn the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes on the other side, until they¿re pink and just cooked through.
• Off the heat, sprinkle with the parsley, 1 tablespoon of chopped fennel fronds, the Pernod (if using), the fleur de sel, and black pepper and serve it with bread to soak up all the pan juices.

SPICY FENNEL SHRIMP

Steps:

• Place shrimp in a bowl and season with fennel, red pepper flakes, lots of salt and pepper, the zest of 2 lemons. Add garlic and oil and use your hands to coat shrimp evenly. Heat a skillet to medium-high and cook shrimp until pink and firm, douse pan with the juice of 2 lemons and serve immediately.

FUSILLI AND SHRIMP

Steps:

• Spray a sauté pan with cooking spray.
• Sauté the shrimp until they turn pink, about 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often.
• Set aside.
• Spray a large skillet and add the garlic.
• Sauté for 2 minutes.
• Add the wine and increase the heat.
• Simmer until the wine has reduced to 3 tablespoons, about 8 to 10 minutes.
• Add the tomatoes to the wine along with the lemon juice.
• Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add the chives and parsley and remove from the heat.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil.
• Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
• Drain well.
• Place the fusilli in the pan with the sauce.
• Add the shrimp and reheat.
• Divide among 6 pasta dishes and serve.

FUSILLI WITH SHRIMP AND ARUGULA

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and and saute until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the red pepper flakes and white wine and bring to a simmer. Simmer until the wine reduces by half, about 5 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook just until they are pink, about 2 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook the fusilli in a large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes.
• Drain the fusilli. Add the fusilli and arugula to the skillet. Toss to combine. Season the pasta, to taste, with salt and pepper. Transfer the pasta to a large bowl and serve.

FENNEL SHRIMP AND FUSILLI

Steps:

• Cook fusilli to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; cover to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add shrimp; sprinkle with garlic salt and pepper. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring frequently.
• Add canned tomatoes, fresh tomatoes, olives and fennel seed; mix well. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or just until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally. Stir in fusilli. Sprinkle with parsley.