Corkscrew Pasta with Shrimp, Sugar Snap Peas, and Red Peppers
- Ready In:
- 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 12
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 8 ounces rotini pasta or 8 ounces fusilli
- 3⁄4 lb sugar snap pea (about 3 cups)
- 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 lb peeled deveined medium shrimp
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper, divided
- 1 red pepper, cut into 1/4 inch wide strips
- 1⁄2 cup chopped fresh basil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons grated lemons, zest of
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
directions
- 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.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
ChipotleChick
Glendale, 41
<p>I'm a 35-year-old mother, musician, and amateur chef. I love farmer's markets and fresh vegetables!</p>