Peppery Pasta With Arugula And Shrimp Recipes

PEPPERY PASTA WITH ARUGULA AND SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine 2 teaspoons of the garlic, 1 teaspoon pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and arugula; toss well.
• Bring 4 quarts of salted water to a boil; add pasta and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes.
• Drain pasta, then add to arugula mixture and toss to wilt arugula.
• Heat a large skillet, over medium high heat, and shrimp, season with 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and saute about a minute.
• Add 1 teaspoon garlic and shallots; saute until shrimps are done, about another minute.
• Remove shrimp and add broth and lemon juice to the skillet, scraping bottom of skillet to loosen any browned bits; reduce liquid by half, about 5 minues.
• Return shrimp, remove skillet from heat, and stir in the butter.
• To serve: arrange pasta on each serving plate, spoon shrimp mixture over each serving and top with cheese.

SHRIMP LINGUINE WITH HERBS, CORN AND ARUGULA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until it is just short of al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain pasta.
• While the pasta cooks, season the shrimp well with salt and pepper. Melt half the butter in a deep 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and sauté until just cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
• Add the corn to the pan and season with salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until browned in spots, 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and red-pepper flakes and cook, stirring frequently, 1 minute.
• Add the wine, bring to a simmer and cook until it is reduced by about half, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine. Add the arugula by the handful, stirring well between each addition, until wilted, adding some of the reserved pasta water as needed. Add the remaining butter and the shrimp to the pasta and toss until the butter is melted and everything is coated with sauce. Add more pasta water as needed.
• Add half the herbs and toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to a large bowl or serve directly from the skillet. Top with remaining herbs, drizzle with olive oil, if desired, and serve immediately.

SAUTéED SHRIMP WITH ARUGULA AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add tomatoes and cook, stirring often, until they blister, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add shrimp and cook, stirring often, until almost opaque throughout, about 4 minutes. Add arugula, season with salt and pepper, and toss until wilted, 1 minute. Add lemon juice and toss to combine.

SPAGHETTI WITH SHRIMP AND ARUGULA

Steps:

• In a 5-quart kettle bring 4 quarts salted water to a boil for spaghetti.
• In a large bowl stir together 1 tablespoon oil, garlic, parsley, zest, and pepper and salt to taste.
• Cook spaghetti in boiling water until al dente and drain in a colander. Immediately add pasta to parsley mixture and toss until combined well. Season pasta with pepper and salt and cover.
• In a large non-stick skillet heat remaining tablespoon oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook shrimp, stirring, until cooked through, about 2 minutes. Add wine and cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Add shrimp to pasta. Add arugula and toss until combined well.