Exquisite Pasta with Shrimp and Artichokes
In this exquisite seafood pasta dish, succulent shrimp and tender artichoke bottoms are delicately sautéed in a fragrant blend of garlic, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes. Deglazed with white wine and simmered in a rich chicken broth, the sauce is then poured over perfectly cooked pasta, creating a harmonious and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
| 1 | rinsed and drained |
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| 1 ½ | peeled and deveined |
| ½ | teaspoon fresh ground black pepper |
| 4 | tablespoons for sautéing |
| 1 | cup chopped |
| 6 | thickly sliced |
| 2 | teaspoon zest of, grated |
| ⅛ | teaspoon optional, for a hint of heat |
| 1 | cup for deglazing the pan |
| 1 | cup low-sodium |
| 2 | tablespoons from approximately 1 large lemon |
| 2 | tablespoons plus more for garnish |
| 1 | lb angel hair pasta |
| ½ | cup optional, for garnish |
Instructions
Prepare the Shrimp and Artichokes | |
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| 1. | Rinse and drain the artichoke bottoms, then slice them into 1/4 inch slices. |
| 2. | Pat the shrimp dry and toss them with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. |
| 3. | In a large sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until sizzling. |
| 4. | Add half of the shrimp and quickly brown on both sides, about 1 minute per side. Remove the shrimp to a bowl with a slotted spoon. |
| 5. | Brown the remaining shrimp and remove to the bowl. |
| 6. | Decrease the heat to medium-low. |
| 7. | In the same pan, sauté the artichoke slices, onion, garlic, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes until the artichoke slices and onion start to brown, about 10 to 12 minutes. |
| 8. | Add the wine and stir gently to dislodge any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. |
| 9. | Cook until the liquid is reduced by half. |
| 10. | Add the chicken broth, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of parsley, and the remaining salt and pepper. |
| 11. | Bring to a boil, then simmer until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. |
Finalize the Dish | |
| 1. | While the sauce is cooking, cook the pasta according to package instructions. |
| 2. | Drain the pasta and return it to the pot. |
| 3. | Return the shrimp to the sauce just to warm through, no longer than 2 or three minutes. |
| 4. | Pour the sauce over the pasta and simmer over low heat, stirring constantly to coat the pasta with the sauce, about 2 minutes. |
| 5. | Turn the pasta out onto a warm serving dish. |
| 6. | Sprinkle with parsley and diced tomato, if desired, and serve. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 570 kcal |
| Protein | 36.5 g |
| Fat | 12.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 70.2 g |
| Fiber | 6.6 g |
| Sugar | 3.1 g |
Published on Aug 09, 2024 by Luminița