Arugula Pesto Pasta With Shrimp

Name: Arugula Pesto Pasta With Shrimp
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh arugula; 1 garlic clove; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, such as Fratepietro; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound jumbo shrimp; 1 pound long pasta, such as Spaghetti Chittara or Vermicelli Lunghi; Lemon zest, (for garnish); 10 parsley leaves, (chopped, for garnish)

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total: 25 minutes

Servings: 6

Author : Giada De Laurentiis

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Ingredients

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2 cups fresh arugula1 garlic clove1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, such as Fratepietro1/2 cup freshly grated ParmesanSalt and freshly ground black pepper1 pound jumbo shrimp1 pound long pasta, such as Spaghetti Chittara or Vermicelli LunghiLemon zest, (for garnish)10 parsley leaves, (chopped, for garnish)

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Instructions

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Step 1

Blend the arugula and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. With the machine running, gradually add 1/2 cup of oil, processing until well blended. Transfer the pesto to a large bowl. Stir in the Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Step 2

Prepare the grill (high heat). Using a knife, cut the back of the shrimp. Brush the shrimp with oil. Sprinkle with salt. Grill the shrimp until just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the shrimp to a plate.

Step 3

Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.

Step 4

Toss the pasta with the pesto in the large bowl to coat, adding the reserved cooking liquid 1 tablespoon at a time to moisten. Top with the grilled shrimp. Garnish with the lemon zest and parsley.