Judys Shrimp Snow Pea Red Bell Pepper Pasta Recipes

STIR-FRIED SHRIMP WITH SNOW PEAS AND RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Fill a bowl with ice water. When the water comes to a boil, salt generously and add the snow peas or sugar snap peas. Boil 30 seconds, and transfer immediately to the ice water. Allow to cool for a few minutes, drain and set aside.
• In a medium bowl, mix together 1 teaspoon of the corn starch, 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of the rice wine or sherry, 1 teaspoon of the sesame oil, and 1/2 teaspoon of the sugar. Add the shrimp, and stir together to coat.
• Place the remaining corn starch, soy sauce, rice wine or sherry, sesame oil and sugar in another bowl. Add the stock, and stir together well. Set aside.
• Heat a large, heavy nonstick skillet or wok over high heat until a drop of water evaporates immediately upon contact. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil, and turn the heat to medium. Add the ginger and garlic, and stir together for about 20 seconds, then add the red pepper and the white and light green parts of the scallions. Stir-fry for two to three minutes, until the pepper begins to soften. Stir to the side of the pan. Add the remaining oil and the shrimp. Cook, stirring, for two minutes, stir in the snow peas or snap peas, and continue to stir-fry for another two or three minutes until the shrimp is pink and cooked through. Give the sauce a stir, and add it to the pan along with the dark green ends of the scallions. Stir everything together with the sauce until the shrimp and vegetables are lightly glazed. Serve hot, with rice.

JUDY'S SHRIMP, SNOW PEA & RED BELL PEPPER PASTA

Steps:

• In a very large pot, put enough water to cook pasta. Add crushed pink pepper, 1 tablespoon olive oil, splash Basil flavored olive oil and a pinch of coarse sea salt. Bring to a boil. Cook pasta till 'El Dente'. Pour cold water over to stop the cooking, drain, return to its cooking pot, cover & set aside. Heat wok to red hot. Put in the olive oils. Put in peppers and sear. Put in snow peas and sear. Add shrimp and sear. IF ANY JUICE FORMS during frying, SPOON IT ALL OUT ONTO THE PASTA, else the ingredients will steam instead of searing! Add green onions, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, garlic, black olive pesto mix, chili sauce, tossing all the while. At the last minute, toss in the pasta, turn off the burner. As soon as the pasta is heated through, serve immediately. Note: Overcooking is deadly, so make sure your guests are seated and ready to eat before going to the last 2 steps.

CORKSCREW PASTA WITH SHRIMP, SUGAR SNAP PEAS, AND RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to directions.
• Add snap peas to water in last 3 minutes of cooking.
• Drain and rinse with cold water.
• Set aside.
• Meanwhile, in large nonstick skillet heat 1 tb oil over medium high.
• Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
• Add shrimp, sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
• Cook until shrimp are lightly golden, 2-3 minutes per side.
• Remove shrimp, add pepper strips to skillet.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, until just starting to soften, 1-2 minutes.
• Combine with shrimp.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine basil, lemon juice, zest, and mustard.
• Slowly whisk in remaining oil until mixture thickens slightly.
• In large serving bowl combine reserved pasta with shrimp mixture and sauce/dressing/vinaigrette.
• Serve immediately.

SNOW PEAS WITH RED BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• String snowpeas, wash in cold water, drain.
• Cut red bell pepper into slivers, 3/4" long.
• Place snowpeas and butter in microwaveable container with lid; adjust lid to let steam vent and microwave for one minute or until pods are crisp-tender.
• Remove from microwave, add red bell peppers and replace cover tightly; set aside and allow red peppers to warm and snowpeas to finish cooking, about 1 minute.
• Sprinkle with orange juice and salt and pepper to taste; serve.