Pasta with arugula pesto and shrimp
A pasta dish with an unmistakable flavor will amaze your guests: pasta with arugula pesto and shrimp is an explosion of taste! Perfect for a special dinner or a quick but refined lunch, this pasta recipe with arugula pesto and shrimp is very easy to prepare in just 50 minutes. Discover the recipe for pasta with arugula pesto and shrimp, a delicious alternative to the classic pesto pasta.
Dietary Information
Servings:
- 1
To prepare the pasta with arugula pesto and shrimp, first remove the head and shell of the shrimp 1. Cut the shrimp pulp in half 2 and set aside. In a pan, pour a drizzle of oil and add the heads and shells of the crustaceans 3, then toast them for a few minutes.
- 2
Deglaze with white wine 4 and let all the alcoholic part evaporate 5, then filter everything with a colander, collecting the cooking base in a jug 6.
- 3
Combine the arugula and almonds 7, then add a drizzle of oil, salt and lemon juice 8. Blend until you get a smooth and homogeneous sauce 9.
- 4
Cook the pasta in plenty of salted water 10 and drain it al dente in a large bowl 11. Add the raw shrimp 12.
- 5
Then pour a ladle of pasta cooking water into the bowl 13 and mix: in this way you will be able to quickly sear the shrimp. Add the arugula pesto 14 and mix well 15.
- 6
Plate and garnish with arugula leaves 16 and sliced almonds 17. Your pasta with arugula pesto and shrimp is ready to be served 18!
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