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shrimp and pasta

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Lynette !
@breezermom
Gulf Breeze, FL

A great one dish meal that has lots of veggies!

(1 rating)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For shrimp and pasta

  • 1 1/2 qt
    water
  • 2 lb
    shrimp, medium size, unpeeled
  • 16 oz
    dried spaghetti
  • 1 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp
    lemon rind, grated
  • 3/4 c
    olive oil
  • 2
    carrots, scraped and cut into julienne strips
  • 1
    zucchini, cut into julienne strips
  • 1
    sweet red bell pepper, cut into julienne strips
  • 3 Tbsp
    fresh basil, minced
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh parsleym minced
  • 2 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste

How To Make shrimp and pasta

  • 1
    Bring the water to a boil. Add the shrimp, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. You will cook them more later....this is just to help in the peeling and deveining!
  • 2
    Chill. Peel and devein the shrimp. Set aside.
  • 3
    Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions; drain well. Place in a large serving bowl; set aside.
  • 4
    Saute the garlic and lemon rind in the oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds. Add the reserved shrimp, carrot, zucchini, and red pepper. Saute for 6 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink.
  • 5
    Add the basil, parsley, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Saute 2 to 3 minutes. Add the shrimp mixture to the reserved spaghetti. Toss and serve.
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