Best Corkscrew Pasta With Shrimp Sugar Snap Peas And Red Peppers Recipes

CORKSCREW PASTA WITH SHRIMP, SUGAR SNAP PEAS, AND RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to directions.
• Add snap peas to water in last 3 minutes of cooking.
• Drain and rinse with cold water.
• Set aside.
• Meanwhile, in large nonstick skillet heat 1 tb oil over medium high.
• Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
• Add shrimp, sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
• Cook until shrimp are lightly golden, 2-3 minutes per side.
• Remove shrimp, add pepper strips to skillet.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, until just starting to soften, 1-2 minutes.
• Combine with shrimp.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine basil, lemon juice, zest, and mustard.
• Slowly whisk in remaining oil until mixture thickens slightly.
• In large serving bowl combine reserved pasta with shrimp mixture and sauce/dressing/vinaigrette.
• Serve immediately.

PASTA PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fusilli and cook as the label directs. Add the sugar snap peas and/or broccoli, carrots and bell pepper to the boiling water during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain the pasta and vegetables and return to the pot.
• Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until just golden, about 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes, red pepper flakes and 1 teaspoon salt; cook until the tomatoes begin to wilt, about 2 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup of the reserved cooking water. Pour the tomato mixture over the pasta and vegetables. Add the mint, parmesan and half the goat cheese and toss to combine. Season with salt.
• Divide the pasta among bowls. Top with the remaining goat cheese and drizzle with olive oil.

SUMMER CORKSCREW PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Cut tiny zucchini into rounds, or cut medium-sized zucchini into quarter rounds about 1/4 inch thick.
• In a skillet, saute the zucchini, garlic and pine nuts in olive oil until the garlic is golden and the zucchini is barely tender, for just a few minutes.
• Put the zucchini into a large serving bowl and add the tomatoes, parsley, basil, cheese, lemon juice and olive oil. Add black pepper to taste and mix well.
• When pasta is el dente, drain it and add to the serving bowl.
• Toss everything and serve immediately.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan if desired.

DILLED SHRIMP AND SUGAR PEAS WITH LINGUINE

Steps:

• Fill 5-quart Dutch oven two-thirds full of water; heat to boiling. Meanwhile, remove strings from sugar snap peas, if desired. Add peas to boiling water; boil 3 minutes. Add linguine; boil 2 to 3 minutes longer or until peas and linguine are tender.
• Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook and stir garlic and shrimp in butter 1 minute. Stir in wine and lemon peel; cook 2 minutes or until shrimp are pink.
• Drain linguine and peas; place in large serving bowl. Add shrimp mixture and dill; toss to combine. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately.

SPICY SHRIMP & PEPPERS WITH PASTA

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute the mushrooms, peppers and shallot in oil until tender. Add garlic and pepper flakes; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in the tomatoes, Italian seasoning and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 12-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender., Meanwhile, cook linguine according to package directions. Add shrimp to sauce; cook and stir for 5-7 minutes or until shrimp turn pink., Drain linguine; stir into sauce. Heat through. Sprinkle with parsley.

STIR-FRIED SHRIMP WITH SNOW PEAS AND RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Fill a bowl with ice water. When the water comes to a boil, salt generously and add the snow peas or sugar snap peas. Boil 30 seconds, and transfer immediately to the ice water. Allow to cool for a few minutes, drain and set aside.
• In a medium bowl, mix together 1 teaspoon of the corn starch, 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of the rice wine or sherry, 1 teaspoon of the sesame oil, and 1/2 teaspoon of the sugar. Add the shrimp, and stir together to coat.
• Place the remaining corn starch, soy sauce, rice wine or sherry, sesame oil and sugar in another bowl. Add the stock, and stir together well. Set aside.
• Heat a large, heavy nonstick skillet or wok over high heat until a drop of water evaporates immediately upon contact. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil, and turn the heat to medium. Add the ginger and garlic, and stir together for about 20 seconds, then add the red pepper and the white and light green parts of the scallions. Stir-fry for two to three minutes, until the pepper begins to soften. Stir to the side of the pan. Add the remaining oil and the shrimp. Cook, stirring, for two minutes, stir in the snow peas or snap peas, and continue to stir-fry for another two or three minutes until the shrimp is pink and cooked through. Give the sauce a stir, and add it to the pan along with the dark green ends of the scallions. Stir everything together with the sauce until the shrimp and vegetables are lightly glazed. Serve hot, with rice.

SHRIMP AND SUGAR SNAP PEAS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguini pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup liquid.
• Heat the olive oil and chili oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Mix in the shrimp, pea pods, and garlic. Cook and stir 2 minutes, until shrimp are almost opaque. Remove from heat, and set aside.
• Pour the wine into the wok, and bring to a boil. Cook until reduced by 1/3. Return shrimp, peas, and garlic to the wok, and stir in the reserved pasta water. Continue to cook and stir until shrimp are opaque. Remove wok from heat, and mix in the butter, lemon juice, and basil. Toss with the cooked pasta to serve.

SUGAR SNAP PEAS AND PASTA

Steps:

• Cook sugar snaps in an 8-quart pot of boiling salted water for 2 minutes, then transfer 1 cup sugar snaps to a colander and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
• Transfer cooled sugar snaps to a cutting board.
• Cook sugar snaps remaining in pot until tender, about 2 1/2 minutes more, then transfer with a slotted spoon to a bowl.
• Measure out and save 1 cup cooking water, reserving remaining water in pot.
• Return cooking water in pot to a boil and cook pasta until al dente, then drain in colander.
• While pasta is cooking, cut 1 cup sugar snaps (on cutting board) crosswise into 1/2 inch pieces.
• Puree half of sugar snaps from bowl, half of garlic paste, 2 tablespoons oil, 1/4 cup cheese, and 1/4 cup saved cooking water in a blender, then force puree with a rubber spatula through a medium-mesh sieve into a large bowl.
• Puree another batch in same mannner, forcing through sieve into bowl, and add cut sugar snaps.
• Toss hot pasta with sugar snap sauce and, if necessary, enough of remaining 1/2 cup saved cooking water to thin sauce to desired consistency, then season pasta with salt and pepper.