Shrimp And Fennel Pasta Recipes

SHRIMP AND FENNEL WITH PASTA SHELLS

Steps:

• In a large pot bring water to a boil. If you have them handy, toss in a few shrimp shells to flavor the water. Be sure to remove them before putting in the pasta.
• Cook pasta according to manufacturer's directions.
• Remove & drain cooked pasta from water with slotted spoon, reserving about 2 cups of liquid.
• Bring another pot of water to boil to blanch the fennel.
• While the water is heating, cut the greens off the fennel, remove the tough outer layer and quarter the bulbs. Keep the greens.
• Blanche fennel for 30-seconds to 1 minute in boiling water.
• Finely chop the leafy greens for use as a garnish.
• Slice blanched fennel bulb to pieces about the same size as the shrimp.
• In a large sauté pan heat olive oil over med-high heat.
• Slice/dice/crush garlic & sauté in hot oil (the finer the garlic, the stronger the flavor. For very mild flavor, slice the garlic thick & remove before adding any other ingredients).
• Add shrimp and some pepper flakes to pan. Cook shrimp in oil, about 1 minute each side.
• Remove shrimp from pan.
• Add fennel pieces to pan, and sauté for 1-2 minutes with pepper flakes to taste.
• Reduce heat to med and add pasta to pan, along with 1 1/2 cup of pasta water. The pasta water will form a creamy sauce.
• Stir while cooking about 2 minutes. If sauce cooks down too quickly or is not enough, add more pasta water.
• Add salt and pepper flakes to taste.
• Add shrimp back & stir to evenly coat with sauce.
• Just before serving toss in about 2 tablespoons of chopped fennel greens and parmesan cheese. Make any final salt/pepper adjustments.
• Serve garnished with additional fennel greens.

GOOD FENNELS PASTA

Steps:

• Place a large pot of water on to boil for pasta. Salt water and add bucatini and cook to al dente.
• While water comes to boil and pasta cooks, make the sauce. Heat a large, deep nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan. Add sausage to the skillet and break up the sausage into small bits. Brown sausage all over then transfer to a paper towel lined plate. Return pan to heat and add 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan, the garlic, fennel, onions and peppers. Season the vegetables with salt and pepper. Cook, turning frequently, 7 to 8 minutes until tender but do not allow the fennel and onions to brown ¿ reduce heat a bit if they begin to. Add the wine or stock next and reduce 2 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and the sausage. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until pasta is done.
• Drain the pasta very well and add to the sauce. Sprinkle the pasta with 1/2 cup cheese, a couple of handfuls, then toss pasta with thick sauce to combine. Transfer pasta to a large shallow platter and cover with the pasta with basil leaves. Serve with extra cheese and pass crusty bread at the table to mop up the plates.

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.

SHRIMP AND ROASTED FENNEL DITALINI

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450°F. Shell shrimp, but keep tails intact, if desired; reserve shells. In a small pan over medium heat, toast fennel seeds until golden brown, 5 minutes; crush. In a bowl, toss shrimp with fennel seeds. In same pan, bring 1 cup water to a boil with 1/2 teaspoon salt and reserved shells; reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, 30 minutes. Remove and discard shells; simmer until stock reduces by half, 5 minutes. In a roasting pan, place sliced fennel, garlic, oil, pepper and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt; toss. Roast until fennel is tender, 20 minutes. Stir in shrimp, stock and zest; roast until shrimp are just cooked through, 5 minutes. Cook pasta as directed on package until al dente. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid. Add pasta to roasting pan; roast until pasta is completely cooked, adding reserved liquid a little at a time and stirring to reach desired consistency, 5 to 10 minutes. Serve garnished with julienned zest and fennel fronds, if desired.

SPAGHETTI WITH FENNEL AND SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and fennel; saute 2 to 4 minutes, or until fennel begins to soften. Add shrimp and oregano; saute 5 to 8 minutes or until shrimp is cooked.
• Add marinara sauce, basil, salt and pepper; continue cooking 3 to 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
• Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain.
• Place hot spaghetti on large serving platter; pour sauce over and serve.

SHRIMP AND FENNEL IN A TANGY CITRUS SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add fennel, onion, and garlic to the hot oil and stir-fry until vegetables start to soften, 3 to 5 minutes. Add shrimp and red pepper flakes and cook until shrimp start to turn pink, about 2 minutes. Add teriyaki sauce, ponzu sauce, and lime juice; cook until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 1 to 2 more minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper and serve.

STIR-FRIED SHRIMP WITH FENNEL, LEMON AND ANGEL-HAIR NOODLES

Steps:

• Mix together the ingredients for the marinade in a medium-sized bowl until thoroughly combined. Add the shrimp, toss so they are coated with the marinade, cover and refrigerate for 8 to 36 hours.
• Whisk together all of the sauce ingredients, except the cornstarch and water, in a large bowl and reserve. Whisk together the cornstarch and water in a small bowl and reserve.
• Bring four cups of water to a boil in a medium-sized saucepan over high heat, then remove from the heat and add the shrimp. Leave them in the hot water just until they turn pink, about 20 seconds. Drain and reserve.
• Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the noodles and stir to separate, then cook until al dente. Drain, run under cold water to cool them and drain well. Toss in a large bowl with the chili oil and the minced lemon zest. Reserve.
• Heat one tablespoon of the peanut oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until nearly smoking. Stir-fry the onions just until they turn golden at the edges, about one-and-a-half minutes. Add the bell peppers and stir-fry until they become slightly limp, about two-and-a-half minutes. Add the fennel and stir until it begins to turn limp but is still crisp, about three-and-a-half minutes. Transfer the vegetables to a plate and return the skillet to the heat.
• Add the additional oil to the skillet and, when the oil is nearly smoking, add the ginger, garlic, scallions and hot chili-pepper flakes and lower the heat to medium so they foam without browning. Cook just until they release their fragrance, about 30 seconds. Add the lemon zest and the hot pepper slices, stir, then add the Napa cabbage and stir-fry until it becomes glossy and is slightly cooked, about 30 seconds. Add the cooked noodles and stir-fry just until they are hot, about two minutes, then add the cooked vegetables and toss until all of the ingredients are mixed. Increase the heat to high and add the sauce mixture. Cover and bring to a boil, then add the shrimp and toss until they are incorporated into the mixture. When the mixture returns to a simmer, add the cornstarch mixture and stir, then cook just until the sauce becomes glossy and slightly thickened, about one minute. Transfer to a serving platter or bowl, garnish with the fennel sprigs and scallion rings and serve immediately.

LINGUINE WITH SHRIMP, TOMATO AND FENNEL

Steps:

• Cut the green tops off the fennel, chop and reserve. Trim the bulbs and slice them very thin on a mandoline or with a sharp knife. Set aside. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain and rinse.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 teaspoon of the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 20 seconds. Add the sliced fennel bulbs and cook until crisp-tender, about 10 minutes.
• Add the shrimp and cook until just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper to taste. In a small bowl, stir together the tomatoes, orange zest and jalapenos. Place the linguine in a large bowl. Add the shrimp mixture, the tomato mixture and the remaining oil and toss to combine. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Divide pasta among 4 plates. Combine the fennel tops and parsley and sprinkle over pasta. Serve immediately.