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orecchiette with shrimp and arugula in a red serving dish

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. 
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Course: Main dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: 30 minute meal, easy pasta with shrimp, shrimp recipe, white wine sauce
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 193kcal
Author: Analida Braeger

Ingredients

  • 8 oz orecchiette
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2--3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 Roma tomatoes cored and diced
  • ¾ cup white wine
  • 1 Tbsp lemon fresh squeezed juice
  • 10 oz shrimp medium sized
  • ½ tsp Kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds crushed fine
  • 1 dash nutmeg
  • ½ cup arugula
  • 1 Tbsp lemon zest
  • ¼ cup Pecorino
  • 2 Tbsp 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: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 464mg | Potassium: 154mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 270IU | Vitamin C: 7.2mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 1.4mg