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Pea and shrimp penne with basil Recipe

Pea and shrimp penne with basil Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 1/2 lb. shrimp
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
5 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp finely grated lemon zest
kosher salt
1 1/2 cups fresh shelled peas
3/4 lb dried penne
freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup finely diced shallots
1 tsp minced garlic
3/4 tsp seeded and minced hot fresh chile
2 oz arugula

Directions:

Toss the shrimp with half of the basil, 2 Tbs. of the olive oil, and the lemon zest. Cover and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil over high heat. Put the peas in a large metal sieve and dip them into the boiling water. Cook until just tender, 2 to 4 minutes. Lift the sieve from the water, let the peas drain, and then spread them on a baking sheet in a single layer to cool.
Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook, following the package directions, until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water and drain the pasta.
Meanwhile, take the shrimp out of the fridge and season them lightly with salt and pepper. Heat the remaining 3 Tbs. oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots, garlic, chile, and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shallots are soft and lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Add the shrimp and continue to cook, stirring, until the shrimp have turned pink and are almost cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the peas and remove from the heat.
Return the drained pasta to its pot and add the shrimp mixture and 2 Tbs. of the pasta water. Cook over medium heat until the shrimp are completely cooked through, about 1 minute more. Toss the arugula and the remaining basil into the pasta. Add more pasta water as necessary to keep the pasta moist and continue tossing until the arugula is wilted, about 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve immediately.
Serving suggestions
Start off the meal with a Classic Caesar Salad.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	3340.35 Kcal (13985 kJ)
Calories from fat	1958.42 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	217.6g	335%
Cholesterol	394.55mg	132%
Sodium	7810.73mg	325%
Potassium	1532.11mg	33%
Total Carbs	267.86g	89%
Sugars	25.47g	102%
Dietary Fiber	34.46g	138%
Protein	82.78g	166%
Vitamin C	102.9mg	172%
Iron	10.5mg	58%
Calcium	388.5mg	39%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	230.13 Kcal (964 kJ)
Calories from fat	134.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.99g	335%
Cholesterol	27.18mg	132%
Sodium	538.11mg	325%
Potassium	105.55mg	33%
Total Carbs	18.45g	89%
Sugars	1.75g	102%
Dietary Fiber	2.37g	138%
Protein	5.7g	166%
Vitamin C	7.1mg	172%
Iron	0.7mg	58%
Calcium	26.8mg	39%

* 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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