Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our tantalizing Angel Hair with Shrimp, Basil, and Toasted Pine Nuts. This delectable dish combines the delicate flavors of angel hair pasta, succulent shrimp, fragrant basil, and crunchy pine nuts, creating a symphony of textures and flavors. Impress your palate with a medley of recipes that cater to your dietary preferences. Delight in the classic shrimp scampi version, featuring a luscious sauce that enhances the natural sweetness of the shrimp. For a lighter option, try the white wine sauce variation, which offers a refreshing and aromatic twist. If you're seeking a vegetarian alternative, the asparagus and sun-dried tomato recipe provides a vibrant and flavorful combination. Each recipe promises a unique culinary experience, ensuring that every bite is a moment of pure bliss.
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ANGEL HAIR WITH SHRIMP, BASIL, AND TOASTED PINE NUTS
Angel hair is one of my favorite!! But go ahead and use what you like. This is easy! Quick and Delish!!!!!! Serve with a light green salad and Italian bread!
Provided by Rita1652
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a 6- to 8-quart pan over high heat, bring about 4 quarts water to a boil; add angel hair and cook, stirring occasionally, just until tender to bite, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Drain pasta, reserving about 1/3 cup cooking liquid; return pasta to pan.
- Meanwhile, large frying pan over medium-high heat, melt butter with olive oil.
- Add shrimp, garlic, chili flakes, pepper, salt; stir for 2 minutes.
- Add wine; stir often until shrimp are opaque.
- Cook 2 more minutes.
- Stir in basil.
- Pour shrimp mixture into pan with cooked pasta; mix gently.
- If mixture is too dry, add reserved pasta-cooking liquid.
- Divide evenly among four wide, shallow bowls.
- Add salt to taste.
- Top with pine nuts.
- And Grated cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 606.5, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 249.2, Sodium 1114.5, Carbohydrate 62.5, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 2.9, Protein 38
ANGEL HAIR SHRIMP BAKE
Shrimp pairs beautifully with the herbs, salsa and three kinds of cheese in this baked angel hair pasta casserole. The shrimp make this dish special enough for a guests, but your family is sure to enjoy it, too. -Susan Davidson, Elm Grove, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer half the pasta, shrimp, feta cheese, Swiss cheese and salsa. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with the Monterey Jack cheese, parsley, basil and oregano., In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, cream and yogurt; pour over casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until a thermometer reads 160°, 25-30 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. If desired, top with chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 203mg cholesterol, Sodium 593mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein.
ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH SHRIMP AND BASIL
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and add 1 tablespoon oil. Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente. Place pasta in a colander, and give it a quick rinse with cold water.
- Heat remaining olive oil in a 10 inch skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic, stirring constantly, until the garlic is tender, about 1 minute. Do not let the garlic burn. Add shrimp, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove shrimp from the skillet, and set aside.
- Stir tomatoes, wine, parsley, and basil into the skillet. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced by half, 8 to 12 minutes. Add shrimp, and continue cooking until the shrimp are heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes. Serve the shrimp mixture over the pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.6 calories, Carbohydrate 46.7 g, Cholesterol 175.8 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 968.9 mg, Sugar 11.2 g
LEMON-PARMESAN ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH SHRIMP
A super easy to make shrimp and pasta recipe! It's flavored with parmesan, lemon, garlic and herbs for a delicious combo that will leave you craving more.
Provided by Jaclyn
Categories Main Course
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook pasta in salted water according to directions listed on package (keep in mind it will only take about 4 minutes so I recommend adding the pasta to water when you begin cooking the shrimp), reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat olive and butter over medium-high heat. Add shrimp (you can remove tails first if desired), season with salt and pepper and saute 2 minutes, then add garlic and saute until shrimp has cooked through, about 2 minutes longer.
- Toss drained pasta in with shrimp along with 1/3 cup reserved pasta water, lemon zest and lemon juice. Add more water 1 Tbsp at a time as needed. Toss in 2 Tbsp of each parsley and basil, then sprinkle top with parmesan cheese and remaining 1 Tbsp of each parsley and basil. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 551 kcal, Carbohydrate 53 g, Protein 36 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 313 mg, Sodium 300 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
ANGEL HAIR WITH GOAT CHEESE, BROCCOLI, AND TOASTED PINE NUTS
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large stockpot of water to a boil.
- In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil. Over medium-high heat, saute the broccoli florets, stirring as necessary, 2 to 3 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Transfer to a bowl and reserve until needed.
- Deglaze the pan with the stock, and add the thyme leaves. Bring to a boil and reduce by half. Add the butter and the goat cheese and stir together until the cheese melts. Keep warm.
- Meanwhile, add a little salt to the pot of boiling water and cook the pasta until it is al dente, about 1 minute for fresh pasta. (Cook packaged pasta according to the directions on the package). Drain the pasta well and add to the reserved broccoli in the saute pan. Cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- To serve, divide the pasta among 4 heated plates. Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and garnish with a sprig of thyme.
GARLIC ANGEL HAIR SHRIMP
This was inspired by one of my favorite restaurant pasta dishes. I keep the lemon separate until the end due to a picky family member, but you could add it earlier if everyone likes lemon. Do not use pre-cooked shrimp and don't overcook the shrimp.
Provided by fattyfourscoops
Categories Seafood Shellfish Shrimp
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook angel hair in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the water.
- Melt 1 tablespoon in a large skillet over high heat. Saute shrimp in hot butter until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon to a bowl, retaining liquid in the skillet.
- Reduce heat to medium-high. Cook onion and garlic in the retained liquid in the skillet until the onions are translucent 5 to 7 minutes. Stir tomatoes into the onion mixture; cook and stir until the tomatoes soften, about 5 minutes.
- Stir asparagus into the tomato mixture and add the reserved water from cooking the pasta; bring liquid to a simmer and cook until the asparagus is tender, about 5 minutes. Add the shrimp and angel hair pasta; stir. Cook until the shrimp is completely opaque in the middle, 2 to 3 minutes more. Season with salt and garnish with Parmesan cheese and lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calories, Carbohydrate 40.9 g, Cholesterol 207.5 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 29.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 546.6 mg, Sugar 5.1 g
GARLIC- SHRIMP ANGEL HAIR
Make and share this Garlic- Shrimp Angel Hair recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Lavender Lynn
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
- Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt 4 1/2 tsp butter over medium heat.
- Stir in flour until smooth.
- Gradually add cream.
- Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
- Stir in the grated parmesan cheese, pesto sauce, 1 T garlic, worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Keep warm over low heat.
- In a large skillet, saute broccoli in remaining butter for 5 minutes.
- Add shrimp and remaining garlic; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink.
- Stir in the cream sauce.
- Drain pasta; add to shrimp mixture and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 620.4, Fat 27.4, SaturatedFat 15.8, Cholesterol 246, Sodium 723.7, Carbohydrate 54.8, Fiber 2, Sugar 1.5, Protein 38.2
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh shrimp, basil, and pine nuts will make a big difference in the final dish.
- Cook the shrimp until they are just opaque. Overcooking will make them tough.
- Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until they are golden brown. This will bring out their flavor.
- Add the shrimp, basil, and pine nuts to the pasta and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Conclusion:
This angel hair with shrimp, basil, and toasted pine nuts is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please everyone at the table. It is light and flavorful, and the toasted pine nuts add a nice crunch. Serve it with a side of crusty bread or a green salad for a complete meal.
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