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Pasta with shrimp, tarragon and lemon
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RicardoPasta with shrimp, tarragon and lemon
During my childhood my family spent summers on the South Atlantic coast of Argentina, where we used to catch shrimp from a fishing pier. We ate shrimp in many ways, including with pasta. This recipe reminds me of those days.
Ingredient
Food ration :
3 servingsCooking time :
45 mins
1 pound
pasta
1 pound
shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup
olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons
lemon zest
1 1/2 tablespoon
fresh tarragon (or thyme or savory) plus more for serving
1/2 cup
dry vermouth or dry white wine
3 tablespoons
unsalted butter
1 tablespoon
capers, drained (optional)
3 tablespoons
lemon juice
Cooking instructions
* Step 1
Boil pasta al dente (8 mins).
* Step 2
Meanwhile, pat dry the shrimp. Add dash of salt snd ground black pepper and toss. Set aside in the refrigerator.
* Step 3
Chop tarragon (or another listed herb).
* Step 4
In a large skillet over medium heat add olive oil, tarragon and lemon zest. Sauté for 3 minutes but do not let tarragon and zest burn.
* Step 5
Add shrimp. Cook it for 2 mins on each side. Remove shrimp and set aside.
* Step 6
Add vermouth, dash of salt, ground black pepper and let it simmer until vermouth has almost evaporated.
* Step 7
Once pasta is al dente, drain and transfer to skillet along with a cup of pasta water.
* Step 8
Toss and cook until almost all liquid is absorbed. Turn off heat. Add the butter and half the cheese. Toss to melt.
* Step 9
Add shrimp, lemon juice and rest of cheese (and capers, if desired). Toss.
* Step 10
Serve with extra tarragon, lemon zest and ground black pepper. Enjoy!
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