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Orecchiette with Shrimp, Fennel and Arugula Recipe
Orecchiette with shrimp, fennel and arugula brings bright fresh flavors in a 30 minute meal! Tasty shrimp, savory fennel and tangy arugula are a great flavor combination. You will love this quick and easy dish for a weeknight meal.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 193 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 8 oz orecchiette
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2--3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 roma tomatoes cored and diced
- ¾ cup white wine
- 1 Tbsp lemon fresh squeezed juice
- 10 oz Shrimp medium sized
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp fennel seeds crushed fine
- 1 dash nutmeg
- ½ cup arugula
- 1 Tbsp lemon zest
- ¼ cup pecorino
- 2 Tbsp parsley curly, finely chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to the package instructions.
- While the pasta is cooking, in a braising pan heat the olive oil on medium.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until it is just soft. Do not allow it to brown.
- Stir in the tomato, wine and lemon juice. Reduce the liquid to half.
- Add in the shrimp, salt, red pepper flakes, fennel seeds, and nutmeg. Flip over the shrimp once they turn color.
- Once the shrimp are nicely colored and slightly firm add the orecchiette.
- Toss on the arugula, lemon zest and chopped parsley.
- Just before serving top with some fresh grated Pecorino.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
193kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Cholesterol
92mg
(31%)
Sodium
464mg
(19%)
Potassium
154mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
270IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
7.2mg
(8%)
Calcium
102mg
(10%)
Iron
1.4mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 193
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 193kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 464mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 154mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 270IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 7.2mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.