Pasta Spirals With Shrimp Peas And Tomatoes Recipes

PASTA SPIRALS WITH SHRIMP PEAS AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat oil in a medium skillet; add shrimp and sauté over high heat, stirring, until pink and tender, about 3 minutes.
• Stir in scallion and garlic; add tomato and sprinkle with oregano. Cover and set aside.
• Meanwhile, cook the pasta in plenty of boiling salted water until al dente, about 10 minutes. Add ¼ of the pasta water to the shrimp mixture. Drain pasta.
• Toss pasta, shrimp mixture and peas. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

LEMONY SHRIMP & SNOW PEA PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add peas; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes. Remove and keep warm., In same pan, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook and stir 1 minute longer., Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Add pasta to shrimp mixture; stir in peas and tomatoes. In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice, parsley, oil, garlic, lemon zest and remaining salt and pepper until blended. Pour over shrimp mixture; toss to coat, adding enough reserved pasta water to moisten pasta. If desired, sprinkle with additional lemon zest and parsley.

PASTA ALLA PAMELA WITH SHRIMP AND PEAS

Steps:

• Bring a big pot of water to a boil. Salt liberally.
• In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and the baking soda and marinate in the fridge for 15 minutes (this keeps the shrimp moist with a nice crust on the outside).
• Add the pasta to the pot of boiling water and cook according to the package instructions. Drain, reserving about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water.
• Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the oil to the skillet, then arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the oil. Reduce the heat to medium. Cook, undisturbed, until a nice crust is formed, about 2 minutes. Flip the shrimp, then add the butter and garlic. Cook gently until fragrant, about 1 more minute. Add the wine to deglaze and let simmer for 1 more minute. Add the peas and pasta. Toss to combine. Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper. Add a generous amount of Parmesan and toss again, adding the pasta water as necessary.
• Transfer the pasta to a large serving bowl. Garnish with more Parmesan and the parsley. Serve.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH SHRIMP AND SNOW PEAS

Steps:

• In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter, stir in flour and cook for a few minutes until golden.
• Add milk and cream, bring to a gentle simmer and continue to stir until thickened.
• Add pesto, parsley, garlic, parmesan, salt, pepper, worcestershire and tabasco, and stir until blended.
• Reduce heat and keep warm, stirring occasionally.
• Cook pasta quickly in a large pot of boiling water (3 to 4 minutes, or until al dente).
• At the same time, poach the pepper and snowpeas in another pot of boiling water ( 2 or 3 minutes, or until just heated through).
• Drain the pasta, mix it with the sauce and portion it into heated individual serving bowls.
• Garnish each portion with shrimp and vegetables, and serve immediately.
• Note: You can also poach the veggies ahead of time and add them directly to the sauce just before serving as a step saver.