Orecchiette with Shrimp, Fennel and Arugula Recipe
Orecchiette with shrimp, fennel and arugula brings bright fresh flavors in a 30 minute meal! Tasty shrimp, savory fennel and tangy arugula are a great flavor combination. You will love this quick and easy dish for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 8 oz orecchiette
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2--3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 Roma tomatoes cored and diced
- ¾ cup white wine
- 1 tablespoon lemon fresh squeezed juice
- 10 oz shrimp medium sized
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds crushed fine
- 1 dash nutmeg
- ½ cup arugula
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ¼ cup Pecorino
- 2 tablespoon parsley curly, finely chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to the package instructions.
- While the pasta is cooking, in a braising pan heat the olive oil on medium.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until it is just soft. Do not allow it to brown.
- Stir in the tomato, wine and lemon juice. Reduce the liquid to half.
- Add in the shrimp, salt, red pepper flakes, fennel seeds, and nutmeg. Flip over the shrimp once they turn color.
- Once the shrimp are nicely colored and slightly firm add the orecchiette.
- Toss on the arugula, lemon zest and chopped parsley.
- Just before serving top with some fresh grated Pecorino.
Nutrition
Calories: 193kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 12gFat: 3gCholesterol: 92mgSodium: 464mgPotassium: 154mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 270IUVitamin C: 7.2mgCalcium: 102mgIron: 1.4mg
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