Nifs Pasta And Shrimp Recipes

LEMON SPAGHETTI WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Make the shrimp: In a medium saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the shrimp with the salt and pepper; add to the preheated pan in a single layer. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until pink and cooked through. Set aside.
• Make the pasta: Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water. Meanwhile, whisk the olive oil, parmesan and lemon zest and juice in a large bowl to blend.
• Toss the pasta with the lemon sauce, shrimp and the reserved cooking liquid, adding it 1/4 cup at a time as needed to moisten. Season with the salt and pepper; stir in the basil. Garnish with the fried capers and more parmesan, if desired.

NIF'S BAKED PASTA WITH SHRIMP AND CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed.
• Heat olive oil over medium high heat in large frying pan. Add onion, garlic, chicken and Italian seasoning. Saute for 5 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink.
• Add mushrooms and saute for 1 minute.
• Add shrimp, tomatoes, ricotta, chili peppers and salt and pepper. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until it heats through and shrimp is just pink. Stir in pasta.
• Pour mixture into 2 quart casserole dish. Top with cheddar and parmesan.
• Bake uncovered at 350F for 30 minutes, until heated through.

NIF'S SPAGHETTI WITH MUSHROOMS AND SHRIMP FOR TWO

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti as directed. Try to time it so you will be done the sauce and can add the spaghetti while it's still hot. NEVER rinse your pasta.
• In the meantime, heat butter over medium heat and saute mushrooms and garlic for 5 minutes. Sprinkle mushrooms with flour and stir. Add milk and stir until there are no lumps. Lightly simmer for 5-10 minutes.
• Season to taste with seasoning salt and pepper. Add wine and shrimp until shrimp is warm.
• Add spaghetti, stir to coat, top with parmesan cheese and enjoy with your loved one! ;).

NIF'S PASTA AND SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat oil in large nonstick pan and saute garlic and onion until soft.
• Add dried chili peppers and shrimp. Stir until shrimp is almost cooked. Add wine and pasta to pan. Toss.
• Add remaining ingredients and heat through.
• Serve immediately.

SHRIMP AND TOMATO PASTA

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium. Add the shrimp, season with 1 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Transfer the shrimp to a dish and set aside. Discard any excess liquid in the pan.
• Add the remaining 6 tablespoons oil and the garlic cloves to the same pan and cook over medium-low, turning the garlic a couple of times until light gold and fragrant, taking care not to burn them, about 4 minutes. Add the fennel seeds and red-pepper flakes, stir and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Increase the heat to medium and add the cherry tomatoes and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt.
• Cook the tomatoes, stirring occasionally, until they release their juices and get saucy, 25 to 30 minutes. While the tomatoes cook, bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil for the pasta. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes.
• Transfer the shrimp with any juices to the tomatoes to reheat for a couple of minutes. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning.
• Set the pasta pot next to the saucepan and use tongs to transfer the spaghetti to the tomatoes and shrimp. The starchy water clinging to the spaghetti will make for a tasty and silky sauce. (You can drain the spaghetti, if you prefer. If you do, reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water to add as needed for a silky sauce.) Remove the pan from the heat, add the basil and toss well. Season with black pepper to taste and serve.