Shrimp And Vegetable Pasta Toss Recipes

SHEET PAN LEMON GARLIC SHRIMP AND VEGETABLE LINGUINE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375F. Line a large baking sheet (or 2 medium baking sheets) with parchment paper.
• Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cool water, and toss with olive oil if the shrimp and vegetables are not ready when the pasta is cooked. Keep warm. (Prepear and cook the shrimp and vegetables while the pasta is cooking!)
• Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel.
• Slice the zucchini. Clean out the bell pepper and slice into thin slices. Chop or slice the red onion. Slice the lemon into thin slices, and reserve the ends.
• Arrange the shrimp, sliced zucchini, grape tomatoes, and sliced bell peppers on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Season with salt, pepper, and dried oregano. Arrange the 4 whole garlic cloves and sliced lemons on top (take note of where you put the garlic cloves so you can easily find them later!). Thinly slice the butter and arrange is over the baking sheet.
• Bake at 375F for 15 minutes, or until the shrimp is fully cooked and the vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove the garlic cloves and lemon slices from the sheet pan. Carefully transfer the baked shrimp, vegetables, and all the juices from the sheet pan to the pasta.
• Mash the roasted garlic cloves with a fork. Use a fork the squeeze excess lemon juice from the roasted lemon slices and from the lemon ends into the roasted garlic. Add this lemon-garlic mixture to the pasta and toss. Stir in fresh herbs.
• Serve warm with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and extra lemon wedges.

CREAMY GARLIC PASTA WITH SHRIMP & VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook 2 minutes less than package directions. Add shrimp, asparagus, bell pepper and peas and cook until the pasta is tender and the shrimp are cooked, 2 to 4 minutes more. Drain well.
• Mash garlic and salt in a large bowl until a paste forms. Whisk in yogurt, parsley, lemon juice, oil and pepper. Add the pasta mixture and toss to coat. Serve sprinkled with pine nuts (if using).

SHRIMP TORTELLINI PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions, adding peas during the last 5 minutes of cooking., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1-2 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink., Drain tortellini mixture; add to skillet. Stir in salt, thyme, pepper and remaining oil; toss to coat.

EASY SHRIMP AND VEGGIE PASTA FRESCA

Steps:

• Heat soybean oil in large skillet over medium high heat.
• Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add shrimp, lemon juice and red pepper flakes. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until shrimp is pink and cooked through.
• Add carrots, edamame, bell peppers and tomatoes. Cook, stirring frequently, until the carrots are tender.
• Add pasta, salt, pepper, cheese, parsley and lemon zest. Cook, tossing gently, until thoroughly heated.
• Top with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

PASTA WITH SHRIMP AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Scrape asparagus with a swivel-bladed vegetable scraper, starting about 2 inches from the top of each spear. Cut off any tough bottoms.
• Cut the spears on the bias at half-inch intervals. There should be about two cups. Set aside.
• Trim off the ends of the zucchini and the yellow squash. Cut each lengthwise in quarters. Cut each quarter crosswise into thin slices about 1/4 inch thick. Set aside.
• Peel and devein the shrimp and set aside.
• Bring enough water to the boil to cover the asparagus, zucchini and yellow squash pieces when they are added. Add salt to taste. Add the vegetables and cook 2 minutes.
• Have a saucepan ready and line it with a sieve. Pour the vegetables into the sieve and reserve both the cooking liquid and the vegetables.
• Put the cooking liquid in a saucepan and add enough water for 8 cups. Add salt to taste. Bring to a boil. Add the pasta and let return to a boil. If the pasta is fresh, cook it about 5 minutes; if it is dried, cook about 4 minutes longer or to the desired degree of doneness. Drain the pasta and return it to the saucepan.
• Meanwhile, as the pasta cooks, heat the oil and 3 tablespoons of the butter in a skillet and add the garlic and tomatoes. Bring to a boil, stirring. Add the cooked vegetables and the shrimp. Cook, stirring occasionally, about 1 1/2 minutes. Pour in the cream. Add salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil and cook about 1 minute. Remove from the heat.
• Pour and scrape the vegetable mixture over the pasta. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and the basil. Toss and serve.