FUSILLI WITH SHRIMP AND LEMON BUTTER

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Categories     Pasta

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 pound short corn pasta, such as fusilli or rigatoni
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1/2 pound rock shrimp or peeled and deveined medium shrimp
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
Kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper
Finely grated bottarga, preferably mullet, for sprinkling (optional; see Note)
Bottarga is the roe of tuna or mullet that has been salted, pressed and dried; it can be grated or shaved paper-thin. It is available at specialty food stores and online at gourmetsardinia.com and gustiamo.com

Steps:

  • 1.In a large saucepan of salted boiling water, cook the pasta until al dente. 2.Meanwhile, scoop 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water into a large, deep skillet. Add the lemon juice and zest. Arrange the shrimp and butter in the skillet in an even layer and season lightly with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer over moderate heat and cook, stirring gently, until the butter is melted and the shrimp are nearly cooked through, 4 minutes. 3.Drain the pasta, reserving another 1/4 cup of the cooking water; add the pasta to the skillet. Cook over moderate heat, tossing and adding some of the reserved cooking water if needed, until the pasta is well coated and the shrimp are white throughout, 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowls, grate bottarga over the top and serve

Brandon campus
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This is the best shrimp recipe I've ever tried. I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Moosa Bahai
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Joan Nasurutia
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. I'll try it again with less chili flakes next time.


Sira Glloboderi
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I've never made shrimp before, but this recipe made it so easy. I'll definitely be making it again.


Mulu MG
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Tracey Grimm
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a delicious dish.


Suriya Bandara
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's easy to make and it looks very impressive.


Gh Vygg
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This recipe was a bit too rich for my taste. I think I'll try it again with a lighter sauce.


Suugaan Safari
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I loved this dish! The lemon butter sauce was so good that I ate all of the shrimp.


Earl BOgle
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is always delicious.


yogen stha
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This is my new favorite shrimp recipe! It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I love the combination of lemon, butter, and garlic.


It's gm Chandio
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I made this recipe last night and it was a disaster. The sauce was too thin and the shrimp were overcooked. I ended up throwing it all away.


Karen Bookman
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The lemon butter sauce was so flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a hit with my family.