Lemony Shrimp & Snow Pea Pasta Recipe

Name: Lemony Shrimp & Snow Pea Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-3/4 cups uncooked gemelli; spiral pasta; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 2 cups fresh snow peas; 1 pound uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon pepper, divided; 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; Additional grated lemon zest and chopped fresh parsley, optional

Servings: persons

1-3/4 cups uncooked gemelli
spiral pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 cups fresh snow peas
1 pound uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined
3 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
Additional grated lemon zest and chopped fresh parsley, optional

1
Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add peas; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes. Remove and keep warm.
2
In same pan, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook and stir 1 minute longer.
3
Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Add pasta to shrimp mixture; stir in peas and tomatoes. In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice, parsley, oil, garlic, lemon zest and remaining salt and pepper until blended. Pour over shrimp mixture; toss to coat, adding enough reserved pasta water to moisten pasta. If desired, sprinkle with additional lemon zest and parsley.

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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: 1-3/4 cups uncooked gemelli, spiral pasta, 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 2 cups fresh snow peas, and more.

Yes, Lemony Shrimp & Snow Pea Pasta 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.

Lemony Shrimp & Snow Pea Pasta

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