FUSILLI WITH SHRIMP AND SNOW PEAS IN LIME VINAIGRETTE

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This is from my 365 Ways to Cook Pasta cookbook. I think I can convert this into a backpacking recipe. YUM!

Provided by dicentra

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 ounces shrimp, shelled and deveined
1/3 cup olive oil, plus
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon fresh coriander, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
8 ounces fresh snow peas
8 ounces fusilli
2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup scallion, sliced

Steps:

  • Combine the shrimp, 1 tablespoon of the oil, 1 tablespoon of the lime juice, the chopped coriander, garlic, and red pepper; cover and refrigerate for at least an hour.
  • Heat medium skillet over high heat; add the shrimp and marinade; sauté, stirring for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp is pink and tender. Remove from heat.
  • Steam snow peas in simmering water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and rinse with cool water.
  • Cook the fusilli in plenty of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain. Rinse with cold water and drain again.
  • In a bowl, whisk the remaining 1/3 cup olive oil and 2 tablespoons of lime juice, coriander leaves, sesame oil, and salt. Add the cooked shrimp, snow peas, fusilli and scallions; toss well. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504.5, Fat 22.1, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 165.6, Sodium 488.1, Carbohydrate 48.6, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 3.6, Protein 27

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