Spicy Shrimp-And-Fennel Pasta Recipe

Name: Spicy Shrimp-And-Fennel Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided; 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 10 ounces uncooked linguine; 2 cups coarsely chopped fennel bulb (about 2 medium bulbs); 2 cups diced seeded plum tomato; 1/2 cup finely chopped nicoise or kalamata olives; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 5 tablespoons grated Asiago or Parmesan cheese; Fennel frond (optional)

Servings: persons

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
10 ounces uncooked linguine
2 cups coarsely chopped fennel bulb (about 2 medium bulbs)
2 cups diced seeded plum tomato
1/2 cup finely chopped nicoise or kalamata olives
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
5 tablespoons grated Asiago or Parmesan cheese
Fennel frond (optional)

1
Combine 1/4 teaspoon red pepper, 1 1/2 teaspoons oil, rind, juice, and garlic in a blender; process until smooth. Pour into a shallow dish.
2
Stir shrimp into red pepper mixture. Cover mixture and marinate in refrigerator up to 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
3
Cook linguine according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain linguine, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid; set both aside.
4
Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add fennel bulb, and saute 6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add shrimp mixture; cook 3 minutes or until shrimp are done. Add tomato and olives; cook an additional 2 minutes.
5
Combine linguine, reserved cooking liquid, shrimp mixture, and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper in a large bowl, and toss well. Sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon cheese. Garnish with fennel frond, if desired.

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided, 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Spicy Shrimp-And-Fennel 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.

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Spicy Shrimp-And-Fennel Pasta

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