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Lemony Shrimp Pasta
Lemon, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and white wine bring all the inviting flavors to this shrimp pasta. In just about 40 minutes, you can have this restaurant-worthy dinner on the table.
Prep
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Cook
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Total
40 min
Serves
2
Instructions
- 01
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high. Add pasta, and cook until 1 minute short of al dente, about 5 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking water.
- 02
Meanwhile, heat sun-dried tomato oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add fennel, and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender and starting to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and crushed red pepper, and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 03
Add wine, chicken stock, shrimp, salt, black pepper, and sun-dried tomatoes; cook, stirring often, until mixture has reduced by half and shrimp is pink on both sides, about 4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, and add heavy cream and lemon juice. Cook, stirring often, until starting to thicken, about 2 minutes.
- 04
Add pasta, 1/4 cup of the reserved cooking water, basil, and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese; cook, stirring and tossing with tongs constantly, until pasta is well coated, adding up to 1/3 cup more cooking water if needed.
- 05
Divide pasta mixture evenly between two plates, and top each with 1/2 tablespoon remaining Parmesan. Garnish with fennel fronds, basil leaves, and lemon zest. Serve immediately.
Variations & swaps
Lemony Shrimp Pasta Variations
- Take this pasta dish in a new direction with these variations:
- Protein: Swap the shrimp with crabmeat, scallops, lobster, or grilled chicken if preferred.
- Veggies: Add vibrant greens like spinach, kale, asparagus tips, roasted bell peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, peas, or snap peas for added nutrients and flavor.
- Heat: Increase the crushed red pepper as desired for additional heat, or serve with hot sauce.
- Pasta: Use any pasta shape you have on hand, including linguine, pappardelle, farfalle, or penne. Whole wheat or chickpea pasta can add extra fiber.
- Herbs: Swap the basil with parsley or tarragon for a different herbal note.
- Cheese: Try Pecorino Romano for a salty bite or Gruyère instead of Parmesan.
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