E Z Shrimp And Basiled Pasta Recipes

SHRIMP LINGUINE

Steps:

• Begin by adding 1 pound of linguine pasta to a pot of salted boiling water. Cook al dente.
• In the meantime, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter to a large pan. Bring the heat to medium-high.
• Once you hear the butter sizzle, add 6 finely minced garlic cloves. Quickly stir for about 10-15 seconds.
• Pick the heat up to high and add 2 pounds of large raw shrimp that have been peeled and deveined.
• Mix the shrimp around for about 5-6 minutes or until they are fully cooked through. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
• Then pour in 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice. Stir for about 1 minute.
• Drain your cooked pasta and add it to the pan. Turn the heat off and add 1/4 cup of freshly chopped parsley on top.

CREAMY LEMON-BASIL SHRIMP PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
• While the pasta is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper; add to the pan and cook 30 seconds per side. Remove to a plate.
• Add shallots to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in chicken broth, lemon zest, and 1/2 of the lemon juice; heat for 2 minutes. Reserve remaining lemon juice for another use.
• Add cream and bring to a simmer. Return shrimp to the skillet and cook until heated through and pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Add basil.
• Drain spaghetti, reserving 1/4 to 1/2 cup pasta water.
• Add spaghetti to the skillet. Add pasta water as needed and pepper flakes; toss to coat. Season with pepper if desired.

SHRIMP, TOMATO, AND BASIL PASTA

Steps:

• Season shrimp with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 4 teaspoons oil over high. Add shrimp; cook until opaque throughout, turning occasionally, 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; set aside.
• Make sauce: To the same skillet, add remaining 2 teaspoons oil and garlic; cook over medium heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add canned tomatoes and their juice, along with 2 cups water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes have softened and are saucy, about 15 minutes. Remove sauce from heat; stir in cherry tomatoes.
• Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain; return pasta to pot. Add tomato sauce, shrimp, and basil; season with salt and pepper, and toss. Serve immediately, garnished with basil leaves, if desired.

E-Z SHRIMP AND BASILED PASTA

Steps:

• In large frying pan, saute garlic in olive oil until tender. Add shrimp and saute a few minutes (stirring occasionally) until shrimp turns pink when done.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta until just tender (al dente), then drain.
• Add basil and tomatoes to shrimp mixture, cover and simmer about 5 minutes to release juices. Mix in cooked pasta and heat through, about 1 minute.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve with parmesan cheese.
• NOTE Recipe calls for 1 lb. of pasta. I lower amount if sauce does not appear "liquid-y" as it should (it depends on juiciness of tomatoes!).