Embark on a culinary journey with the delightful flavors of fusilli primavera with shrimp! This delectable dish combines the goodness of juicy shrimp, tender fusilli pasta, vibrant vegetables, and a luscious creamy sauce, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The vibrant colors of the fresh vegetables, the succulent texture of the shrimp, and the creamy richness of the sauce create an irresistible dish that will turn any ordinary meal into a special occasion. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary adventure, this guide will provide you with all the essential information and tips to craft the perfect fusilli primavera with shrimp, transporting you to the heart of Italian cuisine and leaving you craving for more.
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SHRIMP PRIMAVERA
A mixture of shrimp, pasta, and fresh vegetables make up this slightly spicy dish.
Provided by PKELLYC
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 13 minutes. Drain.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add zucchini, yellow squash, bell peppers, and mushrooms; continue cooking and stirring until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes more. Pour tomatoes into skillet and season with oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper; bring to a simmer.
- Cook shrimp in vegetables sauce until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 5 minutes. Serve shrimp and sauce over rigatoni.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 459.9 calories, Carbohydrate 66.3 g, Cholesterol 230.4 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 37.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 558.5 mg, Sugar 7.9 g
SHRIMP PASTA PRIMAVERA
They say the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. So when I invite that special guy to dinner, I like to prepare something equally wonderful. This well-seasoned pasta dish has lots of flavor, and it won't hurt your budget! -Shari Neff, Takoma Park, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute shrimp and asparagus in oil until shrimp turn pink, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the mushrooms, broth, tomato, salt and pepper flakes; simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes. , Drain pasta. Add the pasta and seasonings to skillet; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 581 calories, Fat 32g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 783mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
FUSILLI WITH SHRIMP AND ARUGULA
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and and saute until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the red pepper flakes and white wine and bring to a simmer. Simmer until the wine reduces by half, about 5 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook just until they are pink, about 2 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the fusilli in a large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Drain the fusilli. Add the fusilli and arugula to the skillet. Toss to combine. Season the pasta, to taste, with salt and pepper. Transfer the pasta to a large bowl and serve.
FUSILLI PRIMAVERA WITH SHRIMP
Provided by Maura Egan
Categories dinner, pastas, main course
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat a saucepan of lightly salted water to boiling. Add the string beans and cook for about 5 minutes. Remove. Place in a bowl of ice water to cool. In the same boiling water, cook the carrots for about 5 minutes; cool as for the string beans. Add the asparagus tips to the same boiling water and cook for about 3 minutes. Cool, as for the other vegetables.
- In about 1 cup lightly salted boiling water, cook the shrimp until pink, about 3 minutes. Remove from water and cool.
- Boil the pasta in salted water as the package directs for al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water; drain pasta. Cool and place in a serving bowl. Add the cooked vegetables; the raw tomatoes, bell pepper and radishes; and the shrimp. Sprinkle with parsley and olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss. Add a little pasta cooking water and toss again. Adjust seasoning as necessary.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 452, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 68 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 20 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 786 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
FUSILLI PRIMAVERA
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs for al dente, adding the asparagus during the last minute of cooking. Reserve 1 1/2 cups cooking water, then drain the pasta and asparagus.
- Meanwhile, slice the corn kernels off the cobs. Run the back side of the knife down the cob over a bowl to remove any corn milk. You should get about 2 tablespoons.
- Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, fennel, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper; cook until the fennel is browned in spots and tender, about 4 minutes. Add the corn kernels and corn milk and another 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the corn is tender, about 2 minutes.
- Add the pasta and 1 cup cooking water to the skillet and cook, stirring, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the parsley, cheese, tarragon and butter until creamy, adding more cooking water as needed to loosen; season with salt and pepper.
- Divide the pasta among bowls. Top with more cheese and pepper; drizzle with olive oil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Fat 17 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 14 milligrams, Sodium 474 milligrams, Carbohydrate 65 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 15 grams, Sugar 10 grams
FUSILLI WITH SHRIMP AND ARUGULA
Courtesy Giada De Laurentiis - No Sauce Pastas - from her show Everyday Italian. Haven't had the chance to make this yet but I was thinking what a great dish as she was making it. It seems simple to prepare!
Provided by Manami
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a heavy large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the shallots and garlic and saute until translucent, about 2 minutes.
- Add the red pepper flakes and white wine and bring to a simmer.
- Simmer until the wine reduces by half, about 5 minutes.
- Add the shrimp and cook just until they are pink, about 2 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the fusilli in a large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Drain the fusilli.
- Add the fusilli and arugula to the skillet.
- Toss to combine.
- Season the pasta, to taste, with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the pasta to a large bowl and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 620.1, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 172.8, Sodium 181.4, Carbohydrate 69.4, Fiber 3, Sugar 2.4, Protein 35.1
LEMON FUSILLI WITH SHRIMP
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes Shrimp Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt and pasta. Cook until al dente according to package instructions, about 12 minutes.
- While pasta is cooking, heat oil over medium-high heat in a medium skillet. Add garlic and white parts of scallions, and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add shrimp, and cook 1 minute. Turn and cook until pink and firm, about 1 minute more. Stir in peas, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes. Add 1/2 cup pasta cooking water, and cook until peas are bright green and shrimp are cooked through, about 1 minute more. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Drain pasta and add to bowl with shrimp. Add watercress and mix gently. Drizzle with lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine. Serve immediately, garnished with scallion greens.
SHRIMP AND PASTA PRIMAVERA
This came from the first onslaught of zucchini from my garden, coupled with a handful of this-n-that from the fridge. A very forgiving recipe - more of a technique to me - as the ingredients can be interchanged to suit tastes and fridge contents.
Provided by Ma Field
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and keep warm.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and garlic. (the olive oil keeps the butter from scorching).
- Saute garlic for about 1 minute.
- Add vegetables and saute until just crisp-tender.
- Add shrimp and saute until just heated through.
- Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Squeeze juice of half a lemon over all. Continue to cook about 2 minutes until juices have been reduced by about half.
- Remove from heat.
- Toss vegetables and shrimp with pasta. Serve topped with parmesan cheese and additional salt and pepper if desired.
FUSILLI WITH SHRIMP AND PEAS
This fresh-tasting shrimp pasta dish can also be chilled and served for lunch. The recipe can be made with many different pastas, including penne or shells. Any leafy green, such as spinach or arugula, can be substituted for the watercress.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes Shrimp Recipes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
SHRIMP PRIMAVERA WITH GOAT CHEESE
This dish is one of my favorites. If you like goat cheese it will become one of yours as well. I was inspired to make this dish after trying a similar one made with chicken at a local restaurant. Serve with a nice crusty loaf of french bread, a garden salad, and a glass of your favorite red wine!
Provided by Luna's Mom
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir green onions and garlic until onions are tender, about 4 minutes. Add artichokes, tomatoes, capers, and chipotle chile powder; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer. Place shrimp into sauce; cook and stir until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 5 minutes.
- Divide pasta evenly into 4 bowls and top with shrimp and tomato sauce. Scatter goat cheese over sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 518.8 calories, Carbohydrate 55.3 g, Cholesterol 202.5 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 38.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 750.1 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
ONE-POT PASTA PRIMAVERA WITH SHRIMP
This lightning-fast version of the classic pasta recipe calls for just the right amount of water that magically cooks down to create a silky sauce (no draining necessary!). Bright green vegetables, cherry tomatoes, and plump shrimp round out this springy meal that can be enjoyed all year round.
Provided by Rhoda Boone
Categories 22-Minute Meals Quick and Healthy Quick & Easy Spring Pasta Garlic Broccoli Green Bean Shrimp Tomato Pea Parmesan Dinner Seafood Shellfish
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place pasta in a large, wide-bottomed pot or large, wide, straight-sided pan. Add garlic, salt, black pepper, and 3 1/2 cups hot water. Cover and bring to a boil. Once boiling, uncover and cook, setting a timer for cooking pasta according to package directions and stirring often. When 5 minutes remain on timer, stir in broccoli and green beans. Cover pot and return to a boil. (If pot starts to dry out at any point, add another 1/2 cup water.) When 2 minutes remain on timer, stir in shrimp, tomatoes, peas, and butter. Cover and continue to cook 2 minutes, then uncover and cook, stirring, until pasta is tender, shrimp are cooked through, and water is almost completely evaporated, about 1 minute more.
- Remove from heat. Stir in lemon zest and 3/4 cup Parmesan and toss to coat. Season with more salt and pepper, if needed.
- Divide pasta among plates. Top with basil, additional Parmesan, and red pepper, if using.
PENNE PRIMAVERA WITH SHRIMP
A delicate cream sauce seasoned with garlic enhances this mouthwatering combination of pasta, veggies and shrimp. "Feel free to substitute other vegetables, like asparagus, green beans or zucchini."-Rosemarie Bronko, Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in pasta; cook for 7 minutes. Add carrots; cook for 4 minutes. Add peas; cook 1-2 minutes longer or until pasta and vegetables are tender. , Meanwhile, in another saucepan, saute shrimp and garlic in oil until shrimp turn pink. Reduce heat to medium; stir in the cream, broth, lemon juice, salt and pepper. , Drain pasta and vegetables; add to shrimp mixture. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Stir in Parmesan cheese. Transfer to a serving bowl; sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 169mg cholesterol, Sodium 534mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein.
SHRIMP PRIMAVERA ALFREDO
The secret to this delicious pasta dish lies in an array of fresh vegetables, quick-cooking shrimp, and prepared Alfredo sauce, jazzed up with two simple ingredients.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook and drain linguine as directed on package; cover to keep warm.
- Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, place asparagus, carrots, mushrooms, sugar snap peas and 1/2 cup water. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 4 to 6 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Add shrimp; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp are pink. Drain; return mixture to skillet.
- Stir in Alfredo sauce, chives and lemon peel. Simmer uncovered 2 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thoroughly heated. Serve over linguine. If desired, garnish with additional chives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 190 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 6 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 630 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1 g
SHRIMP FETTUCCINE PRIMAVERA
An easy one-dish meal with shrimp and vegetables cooked along with the fettuccine. Yogurt, Parmesan cheese and fresh lemon are tossed with the pasta for this flavorful pasta dish.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In Dutch oven, cook fettuccine as directed on package, adding shrimp, asparagus and bell pepper during last 4 minutes of cook time. Cook until fettuccine is tender and shrimp is pink. Drain well; return to Dutch oven.
- In medium bowl, mix remaining ingredients. Add to fettuccini mixture, tossing to coat. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, just until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 590 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Don't overcook the shrimp, or it will become tough and rubbery.
- If you don't have white wine, you can use chicken broth or vegetable broth instead.
- Add the Parmesan cheese just before serving, so it doesn't melt and become gooey.
- Serve the fusilli primavera with a side of crusty bread or garlic bread.
Conclusion:
Fusilli primavera with shrimp is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and healthy ingredients, and it is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe, give fusilli primavera with shrimp a try.
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