Citrus Shrimp Primavera
This particular version of the dish features the lemon pepper pasta from Trader Joe’s. However, if you can’t find that particular pasta, no worries! Your dreams of a citrus-filled pasta dish are not quashed. A plain or whole wheat pappardelle would work just fine. Spring in a bowl is a-waitin’ for you!
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Ingredients
- 18 oz. bag dried pappardelle
- 1lb. large shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 1tbsp. butter
- 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1clove garlic, peeled and diced
- 1/2 10 oz. bag fresh English peas
- 1/2bunch asparagus, washed and sliced into 2# slices
- 1tbsp. fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1tbsp. fresh basil, finely chopped
- 1/2large lemon, juiced
- freshly shredded parmesan cheese(for topping)
Instructions
- Cook pappardelle per instructions on bag. Drain and toss with drizzle of olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Finely dice the fresh basil & dill.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Melt butter and 1 tbsp. olive oil. Add garlic and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add shrimp to pan and cook until browned, about 5 minutes on each side. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Saute asparagus & peas in same skillet until bright green. Add herbs and stir to incorporate.
- Add pasta to skillet.
- Re-add shrimp to skillet to warm through. Add lemon juice to skillet as well.
- Toss pasta, shrimp and vegetables until incorporated and all of the ingredients have warmed through.
- Pour pasta into large serving bowl and toss with remaining 1 tbsp. olive oil.
- Serve with sprinkle of parmesan cheese, if desired.
Recipe Notes
The pasta I refer to here was just sitting there at Trader Joe’s, begging me to try it. It’s super easy to cook, and the lemon flavor is definitely the star here.
While the pepper was a little harder to find in each bite, you can correct that with a little extra pepper of your own. Want some spice in your dish? Use crushed red pepper for some kick.
And by the way, any leftovers are awesome on day 2 as a cold pasta salad lunch. Makes you want to make extra just so you have leftovers, doesn’t it?