Dexter'S Mediterranean Pasta Toss Recipe

Name: Dexter'S Mediterranean Pasta Toss
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 9 (26 -30 count) shrimp (peeled and deveined); 1 garlic clove, chopped; 1 teaspoon ground fennel; 1 ounce butter; 1 ounce extra virgin olive oil; 4 quartered artichoke hearts (trim any chewy or stringy tops); 6 black kalamata olives; 2 ounces fresh tomatoes, diced; 3 ounces chicken stock or 3 ounces broth; 2 ounces white wine; 1 teaspoon fresh pesto sauce; 5 ounces capellini pasta, cooked al dente and tossed with olive oil while warm; 20 leaves washed fresh spinach; 1 -2 ounce crumbled feta cheese; salt, and or freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

9 (26 -30 count) shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 teaspoon ground fennel
1 ounce butter
1 ounce extra virgin olive oil
4 quartered artichoke hearts (trim any chewy or stringy tops)
6 black kalamata olives
2 ounces fresh tomatoes, diced
3 ounces chicken stock or 3 ounces broth
2 ounces white wine
1 teaspoon fresh pesto sauce
5 ounces capellini pasta, cooked al dente and tossed with olive oil while warm
20 leaves washed fresh spinach
1 -2 ounce crumbled feta cheese
salt, and or freshly ground pepper

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1. Heat saute pan to medium hot. Season shrimp with salt and pepper and fennel. To pan, add butter and shrimp. Saute until spices are singed. They should be a little brown and nutty. Add the garlic and toss. Add the artichokes, olives, tomatoes and another pinch of salt and pepper. Do not toss ingredients. Immediately refresh pan with the white wine to let the wine absorb the seasonings and cook the garlic. Toss ingredients and let alcohol cook off and reduce in volume by half. Add chicken broth to moisten.
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2. Add pesto, tossing until ingredients are evenly coated, then throw in pasta and heat everything back up.
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3. Just before plating add spinach. Toss again and when spinach is wilted, plate immediately. Sprinkle crumbled feta on top.
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Chef's note: You can sub out the shrimp for chunks of chicken or saute the dish without meat. Recipe can be multiplied for more people, but this dish really works the best when sauteed in a hot pan for one person.

940

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 9 (26 -30 count) shrimp (peeled and deveined), 1 garlic clove, chopped, 1 teaspoon ground fennel, 1 ounce butter, and more.

Yes, Dexter'S Mediterranean Pasta Toss falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Dexter'S Mediterranean Pasta Toss

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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