FIRECRACKER SHRIMP BOWTIES

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Categories     Pasta     Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb frozen raw shrimp
1 pkg snap peas (or snow peas)
1-2 tomatoes, deseeded and chopped.
4 tbsp jarred pesto
A good drizzle of olive oil
1 lb bowtie pasta (also called farfalle)
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4-1/2 tsp dried red chili flakes
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Get your shrimp running under cold water in a colander for 5 minutes to defrost them. Also put on a big pot of water and salt it for your pasta. While you are waiting for your shrimp to defrost and water to boil, you can start de-stringing your pea pods. This is the only tedious part. Grab the tip of one end and pull the string until it comes out the other end. Do this to all your pea pods and then cut them in half. To deseed your tomato, you cut it in half (with the tomato sitting face up on your cutting board), and then stick your fingers inside and pull out all the juicy seedy parts. Leave all the tomato flesh inside. This will make your sauce taste much better. Put your pasta in the boiling water. De-shell the shrimp once they are defrosted as well as remove the tail. Put a frying pan on medium-high heat with a tablespoon or so of olive oil. Once the pan is nice and hot, throw in your shrimp and season with salt, pepper, chili flakes and garlic powder. They should really only take 1 to 2 minutes to cook. You just want them to have barely turned pink. Remove them from the pan onto a plate and add your pea pods to the frying pan. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes and then add the tomatoes and sauté for another 1 or 2 minutes. You can then turn off the heat, add the pesto and a good healthy dose of olive oil. It's an olive oil based sauce so be pretty liberal with it. You can also add your shrimp back to the sauce. Once the pasta has cooked to al dente, drain and add the veggie/shrimp/olive oil sauce. Dish up and serve with French bread slices and sprinkle with a bit of parmesan.

Lamesia Beachem
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The shrimp was a little overcooked, but the sauce was still very good. I think I'll try cooking the shrimp for a shorter amount of time next time.


Allie Stepens
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I will definitely be making it again for future parties.


Malikharis Arif
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This dish is a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think I'll try using less cayenne pepper next time.


Mery Darko
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook shrimp, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. The firecracker sauce is unique and flavorful, and the shrimp is cooked perfectly.


Adil Rajput
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.


Fantasy Fatima
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The sweetness of the honey and the spiciness of the cayenne pepper complement each other perfectly.


Opeyemi Kelvin
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavors are incredible and the shrimp is cooked to perfection.


Niramoy N Marak Google
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I'm a vegetarian, so I substituted tofu for the shrimp. It turned out really well! The sauce was just as flavorful with the tofu.


Nilesh Suthar
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This dish is so versatile! I've made it with different types of pasta and vegetables, and it's always delicious. It's a great way to use up leftover shrimp.


Amy Foster
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The shrimp was a little overcooked, but the sauce was still very good. I think I'll try cooking the shrimp for a shorter amount of time next time.


Joseph Shahen
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I will definitely be making it again for future parties.


Heathen Knight
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This is one of my favorite recipes! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The sauce is so good that I even use it as a dipping sauce for other dishes.


Gs Sarker
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The sauce was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed the dish. I think next time I'll use less cayenne pepper.


Margaret Karinde
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I was looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, and this fit the bill perfectly. The whole family loved it, even my picky kids.


Sana Sweets
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I'm not usually a fan of shrimp, but this dish changed my mind! The firecracker sauce was delicious and the shrimp was cooked perfectly.


Daniel Andre
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This dish was incredibly flavorful and easy to make! The shrimp was tender and juicy, and the sauce had just the right amount of heat. I will definitely be making this again.