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CRISPY SHRIMP PASTA WITH ARUGULA PESTO CREAM SAUCE

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Category: Pasta - Seafood
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1 pound raw, deveined shrimp (tails removed)
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp flour
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 pound whole wheat fettuccine (or pasta of choice)
Boil water for pasta and begin to cook according to directions.

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. serves 2-4

Arugula Pesto Cream Sauce
1 6-oz 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

In a food processor, combine garlic, arugula and cheese. Pulse until combined. Stream in olive oil one tbspat 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.




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