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orecchiette with shrimp and arugula in a red serving dish

Orecchiette with Shrimp, Fennel and Arugula Recipe

Analida Braeger
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. 
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8
Calories 193 kcal

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
Keyword 30 minute meal, easy pasta with shrimp, shrimp recipe, white wine sauce
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