Spaghetti With Arugula Pesto And Seared Jumbo Shrimp Recipes

LEMON SPAGHETTI WITH JUMBO SHRIMP

Steps:

• For the shrimp: In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the shrimp with the salt and pepper, then add to the pan in a single layer and cook until pink and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Set aside.
• For 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 the pasta, reserving the pasta water.
• While the pasta is cooking, whisk together the olive oil, Parmesan, lemon zest and juice in a large bowl. Toss the drained pasta with the lemon sauce, the shrimp and some of the reserved pasta water; add 1/4 cup at a time as needed to moisten. Add the salt, pepper and basil and toss. Garnish with the fried capers.

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.

PESTO SHRIMP PASTA

Steps:

• To make the pesto add arugula, spinach, basil, garlic, walnuts, cheese, and ¾ teaspoon salt to a blender. Process until greens begin to break down, 30 seconds.
• With the blender running, slowly add six tablespoons of olive oil to the pesto. Process until a smooth pesto with some particulates is formed, 15 to 30 seconds. Season with more salt and pepper as desired. Set aside.
• Cook pasta according to manufacturer's directions. Drain and set aside. Meanwhile, make the shrimp.
• In a medium-sized bowl, combine shrimp, ¼ teaspoon salt, paprika, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
• Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, once hot add the shrimp in a single layer.
• Cook shrimp 2 minutes on each side, until no longer translucent and the flesh is pink. Season with salt and pepper as desired.
• In a large bowl or pan toss pasta with pesto sauce.
• Portion out pesto pasta on a plate. Add shrimp and tomatoes. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and chopped walnuts.

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.