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Crispy Shrimp Pasta

Bring something special to the table with this well-loved recipe.

Servings: 2 to 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Crispy Shrimp Pasta
  • 1 pound raw, deveined shrimp (tails removed)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 pound whole wheat fettuccine, or pasta of choice
Arugula Pesto Cream Sauce
  • 1 6- ounce bag of arugula
  • 1/3 cup Asiago cheese, you can sub parmesan if you’d like
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/4 cup olive oil + more if needed
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions

Crispy Shrimp Pasta
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  1. Boil water for pasta and begin to cook according to directions.
  2. Make sure shrimp is clean and completely dry. Combine salt, pepper, and garlic powder and sprinkle it over the shrimp. Add the flour to a small bowl, and dredge the shrimp through the flour to get a very light coating on it. Heat a skillet on medium high heat and add the olive oil. Once hot, add the shrimp and brown on each side, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain cooked pasta and add pasta to the shrimp. Top with pesto. To serve, garnish with fresh parmesan.
Arugula Pesto Cream Sauce
  1. In a food processor, combine garlic, arugula and cheese. Pulse until combined. Stream in olive oil one tablespoon at a time until the pesto becomes smooth. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired. Add pesto to a large bowl and stir in cream, using a large spoon. Add to shrimp and pasta when ready.