Fusilli with Shrimp and Peas
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- Prep Time 30 minutes
- Total Time 45 minutes
- Yield Serves 4
Ingredients
- Salt and pepper
- 1 pound fusilli
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bunch scallions, white and green parts thinly sliced on the diagonal and kept separate (about 1 cup total)
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 10 ounces frozen peas, thawed and drained
- 1/2 cup white wine, or water
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 ounces watercress sprigs, or spinach leaves (about 4 cups)
Directions
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In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions, about 12 minutes. Drain pasta, and return to pot; toss with 1 tablespoon oil. Cover to keep warm.
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While pasta is cooking, heat remaining 5 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat in a medium saute pan. Add garlic and white parts of scallions, and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
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Add shrimp to pan, and cook 1 minute. Turn shrimp, and cook until pink and opaque, about 1 minute more. Stir in peas, wine, lemon zest, and red pepper; cook 1 minute.
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Transfer shrimp mixture to pot; toss to combine with pasta. Drizzle lemon juice over pasta; sprinkle in green parts of scallions and the watercress. Season with salt and pepper; toss gently before serving.
Cook's Note
When slicing scallions, remember to keep the green and white parts separate: The white pieces get sauteed with the garlic; the green are sprinkled in just before serving.
Light and fresh tasting, a great springtime dish. I used arugula instead of watercress, and added some freshly grated parmesan before tossing. I had seconds!
Delicious! I have made it numerous times and sometimes with added scallops.