Springtime Shrimp With Lemon, Thyme & Bow -Tie Pasta Toss - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    2 tablespoons butter, divided 1 tbsp each
    4 tender spring green onions, white part chopped, thinly slice green part and reserve
    1 medium broccoli, crown cut into florets
    1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
    1 tablespoon lemon zest
    1/2 cup good dry white wine
    3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
    1 sprig fresh thyme
    12 ounces frozen baby peas
    1 lb large peeled & deveined cooked shrimp
    1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
    8 ounces bow tie pasta, cooked and drained
Preparation
    Bring a large pot of water to boil for pasta; cook bowtie until al dente. Toss with a bit of olive oil and keep warm.
    Heat large skillet over medium heat, adding 1 tbsp olive oil, then butter. Add green onion (save a bit of the green part for later), lemon zest, broccoli,white wine and red pepper flakes. Season lightly with salt & pepper, toss together. Cover skillet and cook a few minutes and broccoli is bright green. Add peas, cook a few minutes, keeping their bright color. Add shrimp and toss gently, cooking about 2 minutes until shrimp are heated through.
    Add lemon juice,green onion, sprig of thyme and remaining butter and olive oil.
    Place warm pasta in serving bowl, sprinkle with salt, pepper & 1/4 c parmesan cheese. Remove sprig of thyme; add shrimp and vegetable mixture. Toss lightly, sprinkle with remaining parmesan and serve.

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