Fennel Garlic Shrimp Tagliatelli Alfredo 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.

GRILLED SHRIMP & FENNEL ALFREDO

Steps:

• Combine shrimp, one clove garlic, 1/4 teaspoon white pepper, and the lemon zest in a plastic zip-top bag. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring chicken broth, remaining garlic clove, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon white pepper to a boil over medium heat in a medium saucepan. Cook about 7 minutes, or until reduced by half.
• Reduce heat to low and stir in cream cheese, whisking to melt; do not boil. Add cooked fettuccini; stir, cover, and set aside.
• Leaving root end attached, slice fennel bulb lengthwise into 1/2" slices; brush slices with oil.
• After heating skillet or grillpan over medium heat for 5 minutes, lightly coat with non-stick cooking spray.
• Grill fennel about 3 minutes per side, or until fennel has softened.
• Remove and keep warm.
• Grill the shrimp about 1 minute per side, or until done.
• Remove and keep warm.
• Place fettuccini with its sauce on a platter; top with fennel and shrimp; sprinkle with red pepper, Parmesan cheese and parsley.
• Garnish with reserved fennel fronds.

SPICY FENNEL SHRIMP

Steps:

• Place shrimp in a bowl and season with fennel, red pepper flakes, lots of salt and pepper, the zest of 2 lemons. Add garlic and oil and use your hands to coat shrimp evenly. Heat a skillet to medium-high and cook shrimp until pink and firm, douse pan with the juice of 2 lemons and serve immediately.

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.

FENNEL GARLIC SHRIMP TAGLIATELLI ALFREDO

Steps:

• Boil 2 servings tagliatelli. Clean 8 shrimp. Sautee 1/3 cup sliced fennel bulb with 3-4 cloves garlic. Add shrimp and sautee. As the fennel is simmering, simmer 2 T cream cheese with ½ cup whole milk while whisking all the time. When everything is combined, bring to medium an cook until thick. Add salt and lots of freshly cracked pepper. Add the tagliatelli to the sauce. Toss in a handful of chopped parsley and then the fennel/garlic/shrimp mixture.