West Coast Shrimp Pasta Salad

West Coast Shrimp Pasta Salad
Shrimp Pasta Recipe Ingredients

• 1 large pkg. rotelle multi-color pasta
• 1/3 cup pesto sauce
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 3-4 tbsp. sweet pickle juice
• 1/2 lb. salad shrimp
• 1/4 cup black olives - sliced
• 1/4 cup sweet pickles - diced
• 1 red bell pepper - julienned
• 1 small red onion - chopped or sliced thinly
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes - chopped
• 2 6 oz. jars marinated artichoke hearts - chopped
• 4 hard-boiled eggs - chopped
• 4 oz. cubed sharp cheddar cheese
• 4 oz. crumbled feta cheese
• 1/2 tsp. salt & pepper, if desired

Shrimp Pasta Recipe Instructions
First of all prepare pasta as directed on package. Rinse and allow to cool completely.
In large bowl, mix together pesto sauce, mayonnaise, and pickle juice. And then add remaining ingredients and coat. Next is to pour cooled pasta into mixture and stir thoroughly, making sure to evenly coat the pasta. If you wish your salad to be more moist, add pesto/mayonnaise/pickle juice mixture by the tablespoon until desired texture is reached...Enjoy the shrimp pasta ! Nice !

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Spaghetti with Grilled Shrimp, Zucchini, and Salsa Verde

Spaghetti with Grilled Shrimp, Zucchini, and Salsa Verde
Shrimp Pasta Recipe Ingredients

• 2/3 cup lightly packed parsley leaves
• 3 tablespoons drained capers
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 4 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 zucchini, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices
• 1 1/4 pounds large shrimp, shelled
• 3/4 pound spaghetti

Shrimp Pasta Recipe Instructions
Put the parsley, capers, garlic, lemon juice, anchovy paste, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and the pepper into a food processor or blender. Pulse just to chop, six to eight times. With the machine running, add the 1/2 cup oil in a thin stream to make a coarse puree. Leave this salsa verde in the food processor; if necessary, pulse to re-emulsify just before adding to the pasta.

Next is to Light the grill or heat the broiler. Brush the zucchini with 1 tablespoon of the oil and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Grill or broil the zucchini, turning, until just done, about 10 minutes in all. When the slices are cool enough to handle, cut them crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces and put them in a large bowl.

And then Thread the shrimp onto skewers. Brush the shrimp with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Grill or broil the shrimp, turning, until just done, about 4 minutes in all. Remove the shrimp from the skewers, slice them in half horizontally, and add them to the zucchini.

Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the spaghetti until just done, about 12 minutes. Drain. Add the pasta to the grilled zucchini and shrimp and toss with the salsa verde. Enjoy !

Penne with Shrimp and Spicy Tomato Sauce

Penne with Shrimp and Spicy Tomato Sauce
Shrimp Pasta Recipe Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
• 3/4 cup canned crushed tomatoes in thick puree
• 1/3 cup chopped cilantro or parsley
• 3/4 pound penne rigate
• 1 pound medium shrimp, shelled

Shrimp Pasta Recipe Instructions
First of all in a large glass or stainless-steel bowl, whisk together the olive oil and the lemon juice with the paprika, cumin, ginger, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir in the crushed tomatoes and the cilantro.

And then in a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the penne rigate until almost done, about 12 minutes. Next is to add the shrimp and cook until it and the pasta are just done, about 1 minute longer. Drain. Toss with the tomato sauce.

Alternatives:

* Penne with Mozzarella and Spicy Tomato Sauce
Use 1 pound fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/4-inch cubes, in place of the shrimp. Toss the cheese in at the end.
* Penne with Sausage and Spicy Tomato Sauce
Use grilled sausage cut into bite-size pieces in place of the shrimp. Toss the sausage into the pasta with the tomato sauce.
* Penne with Grilled Vegetables and Spicy Tomato Sauce
In place of the shrimp, use grilled or sautéed vegetables such as mushrooms, zucchini, eggplant, or green beans, cut into bite-size pieces. Toss the vegetables into the pasta with the sauce.
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Shrimp and Feta Cheese Pasta

Shrimp and Feta Cheese Pasta
Try this shrimp pasta recipe....with feta cheese....great combination !

SHRIMP PASTA RECIPE INGREDIENTS

* 3 tablespoons olive oil
* 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
* 5 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 tablespoon white wine
* 1 pound linguine pasta
* 2 tomatoes, chopped
* 1 teaspoon dried oregano
* 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
* 1 (6 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese

SHRIMP PASTA RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

1. First of all In a medium skillet over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil. Cook shrimp, garlic and white wine for 5 minutes, or until shrimp is pink. Remove shrimp with slotted spoon and set
aside.
2. And then bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
3. While pasta is cooking, cook tomatoes with remaining 1 tablespoon oil, oregano and basil over medium heat in wine mixture until tender, 10 minutes.
4. lastly, toss hot pasta with shrimp, tomato sauce and feta. Feta will melt slightly. The shrimp pasta is ready to serve....nice and tasty ! Enjoy it for starters !
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