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Gemelli with Shrimp, Tomatoes and Walnut-Parsley Sauce Recipe

Gemelli with Shrimp, Tomatoes and Walnut-Parsley Sauce Recipe

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Gemelli with Shrimp, Tomatoes and Walnut-Parsley Sauce

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 cups fresh italian parsley leaves (about 1 large bunch)
1 cup walnuts (about 3 1/2 oz), toasted
6 tsp chopped garlic
1 1/2 tsp grated lemon peel
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 lb gemelli or fusilli
2 tbsp butter
1 1/4 lb medium shrimp, peeled, deveined
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 1- pint basket cherry tomatoes, stemmed, halved

Directions:

Blend parsley, 3/4 cup walnuts, 5 teaspoons garlic and lemon peel in processor until nuts are finely chopped. With machine running, gradually add oil and blend until coarse paste forms. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.Cook pasta in pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite.
Meanwhile, melt butter in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add remaining 1 teaspoon garlic; sauté 30 seconds. Add shrimp; sauté 2 minutes. Add lemon juice and simmer until shrimp are just opaque in center, about 2 minutes.Drain pasta well; return to same pot. Add parsley sauce; toss until coated. Mix in shrimp and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper; top with 1/4 cup walnuts.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	901.71 Kcal (3775 kJ)
Calories from fat	478.79 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	53.2g	82%
Cholesterol	64.97mg	22%
Sodium	1187.48mg	49%
Potassium	409.4mg	9%
Total Carbs	86.29g	29%
Sugars	2.92g	12%
Dietary Fiber	5.26g	21%
Protein	23.11g	46%
Vitamin C	62mg	103%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	13%
Iron	4.2mg	24%
Calcium	113.5mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	295.47 Kcal (1237 kJ)
Calories from fat	156.89 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.43g	82%
Cholesterol	21.29mg	22%
Sodium	389.11mg	49%
Potassium	134.15mg	9%
Total Carbs	28.27g	29%
Sugars	0.96g	12%
Dietary Fiber	1.72g	21%
Protein	7.57g	46%
Vitamin C	20.3mg	103%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	13%
Iron	1.4mg	24%
Calcium	37.2mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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