Mediterranean Shrimp Pasta Toss Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN SHRIMP & PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add zucchini, yellow squash and shrimp; cook 6 to 8 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender and shrimp turn pink, stirring frequently.
• Stir in tomatoes and dressing; cook 2 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
• Add pasta and basil; toss to coat. Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with cheese.

MEDITERRANEAN PASTA WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
• In 4-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, cook pasta as directed on package, adding shrimp during last 2 minutes of cook time. Cook until pasta is tender and shrimp are pink. Drain; return to saucepan.
• Stir 1/2 cup cheese and remaining ingredients except oil into cooked pasta and shrimp. Pour into baking dish; spread evenly.
• Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until hot. Sprinkle with oil; toss. Top with remaining cheese.

MEDITERRANEAN SHRIMP AND PASTA

Steps:

• Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute onions and garlic in oil until tender. Add mushrooms and tomatoes; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Stir in the artichoke hearts, wine or broth, Italian seasoning, salt, rosemary and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until mixture reaches desired thickness., Add shrimp; cook and stir for 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain linguine; top with shrimp mixture and toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.

MEDITERRANEAN PASTA WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Peel shrimp and devein; keep chilled until needed.
• Chop sun-dried tomatoes into small pieces; place in a heat-proof bowl and cover with boiling water; allow to rest until softened, 15-30 minutes.
• Cook pasta until al dente, 8-10 minutes, or according to package directions; start to prepare vegetables and shrimp just as pasta cooks.
• Drain softened sun-dried tomatoes from water and reserve the soaking liquid (you may need this later).
• In a large deep skillet, heat olive oil on medium heat, and add garlic, pepper flakes (if using), and oregano, just until fragrant.
• Add the artichokes, sliced red peppers, chopped olives, and softened tomatoes; season with salt and pepper.
• Add the wine, reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-5 mintes.
• Check your pasta, taste it to see if it is al dente; drain when ready, and toss with a little extra virgin olive oil if desired.
• Add the shrimp and the feta to the pan, and cook over moderate heat until the shrimp curl and turn pink, several minutes.
• Sprinkle the dish with parsley and add the juice of the lemon, being careful not to add the seeds.
• Fold in the cooked pasta, tossing to mix, until everything is evenly blended.
• Add some of the reserved cooking liquid from the sun-dried tomatoes if the pasta seems too dry, use your own judgement as to how much you like to add.
• Serve hot, with other foods if desired.

MEDITERRANEAN PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• Pasta cooking directions:.
• 1. Bring water to a boil and add capellini/angle hair pasta.
• 2. Reduce heat and cover until pasta is cooked.
• 3. Drain and toss with 1 ounce extra virgin olive oil.
• Mediterranean Toss directions:.
• 1. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium high heat.
• 2. Add chicken (cook 8-10 minutes or until chicken is completely cooked).
• 3. Add garlic and toss.
• 4. Add artichokes, olives and a pinch of salt and pepper. Do not toss ingredients.
• 5. Add white wine so it can absorb the seasonings and cook the garlic.
• 6. Toss ingredients and let alcohol cook off and reduce in volume by half.
• 7. Add pesto, tossing until ingredients are evenly coated.
• 8. Throw in pasta and toss.
• 9. Remove from heat and let it sit for a minute.
• 10. Add spinach and toss until spinach is slightly wilted.
• 11. Add feta and toss lightly until everything is mixed*.
• 12. EAT!
• * You could also plate the pasta and then sprinkle the feta on top instead of tossing it inches.

MEDITERRANEAN SHRIMP SKILLET FOR TWO

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute shrimp in oil until shrimp turn pink. Add the garlic, salt and pepper; cook 1 minute longer. Remove and set aside., In the same skillet, heat 1/2 cup broth, lemon juice and dried basil. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and remaining broth until smooth; stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in spinach and shrimp; cook until spinach is wilted., Drain pasta; serve with shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and fresh basil.

MEDITERRANEAN SHRIMP PASTA

Steps:

• HEAT oil in large skillet. Add bell pepper and garlic; cook for 2 minutes. Add wine and shrimp; cook until shrimp are pink. Stir in olives.
• PREPARE pasta according to package directions. Toss with pesto in medium bowl. Serve topped with shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and capers.