Gemelli With Shrimp and Green Peppercorns Recipe

Name: Gemelli With Shrimp and Green Peppercorns
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb gemelli pasta or 1 lb fusilli; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 small shallot, minced; 1 tablespoon brined green peppercorn, drained; ⅓ cup brandy; 1 cup bottled clam juice; 2 plum tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 lb shelled and deveined medium shrimp; salt; 3 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

1 lb gemelli pasta or 1 lb fusilli
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 small shallot, minced
1 tablespoon brined green peppercorn, drained
⅓ cup brandy
1 cup bottled clam juice
2 plum tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 lb shelled and deveined medium shrimp
salt
3 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the gemelli until al dente.
2
Meanwhile, in a large, deep skillet, melt the butter.
3
Add the garlic, shallot and peppercorns and cook over moderately high heat until golden, about 2 minutes.
4
Add the brandy and use a long match to ignite it.
5
When the flames die down, add the clam juice and simmer for 2 minutes.
6
Add the tomatoes and simmer for 1 minute.
7
Add the shrimp, season with salt and cook over moderate heat, stirring a few times, until the shrimp are just white throughout, about 2 minutes.
8
Drain the gemelli, add it to the shrimp and peppercorn sauce and toss well.
9
Stir in the parsley and olive oil and season with salt.
10
Spoon the pasta into bowls and serve.
11
A high-acid, savory vermentino, a loaf of warm bread slathered with butter, and a salad of baby greens.

750

kcal

Calories

Fat

112

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb gemelli pasta or 1 lb fusilli, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 1 small shallot, minced, and more.

Yes, Gemelli With Shrimp and Green Peppercorns falls under the Seafood 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.

Gemelli With Shrimp and Green Peppercorns

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