SHRIMP AND ROASTED FENNEL DITALINI

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Provided by Joan Lang

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound (16 to 20) extra large shrimp, shells intact, thawed if frozen
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon salt, preferably sea salt, divided
1 fennel bulb, halved and sliced crosswise (chopped fronds for garnish, optional)
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Grated zest of 1 lemon (1 julienned strip for garnish, optional)
1/2 pound whole-wheat ditalini

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°F. Shell shrimp, but keep tails intact, if desired; reserve shells. In a small pan over medium heat, toast fennel seeds until golden brown, 5 minutes; crush. In a bowl, toss shrimp with fennel seeds. In same pan, bring 1 cup water to a boil with 1/2 teaspoon salt and reserved shells; reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, 30 minutes. Remove and discard shells; simmer until stock reduces by half, 5 minutes. In a roasting pan, place sliced fennel, garlic, oil, pepper and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt; toss. Roast until fennel is tender, 20 minutes. Stir in shrimp, stock and zest; roast until shrimp are just cooked through, 5 minutes. Cook pasta as directed on package until al dente. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid. Add pasta to roasting pan; roast until pasta is completely cooked, adding reserved liquid a little at a time and stirring to reach desired consistency, 5 to 10 minutes. Serve garnished with julienned zest and fennel fronds, if desired.

Becky Jento
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The fennel added a nice flavor to the pasta and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Ari Mengel
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I wasn't sure what to expect with this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The fennel added a nice sweetness to the dish and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Khan Bloch
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This was a great recipe! The fennel added a unique flavor to the pasta and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Mudud
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I loved this recipe! The fennel and shrimp were a perfect combination and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Sudiann
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The fennel added a nice flavor to the pasta and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Tlotlo Seshuane
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I wasn't sure what to expect with this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The fennel added a nice sweetness to the dish and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


704 Empire
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This was a great recipe! The fennel added a unique flavor to the pasta and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Ibrar Qaiser
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. The fennel and shrimp paired perfectly together and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


sarah devries
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The fennel added a nice depth of flavor to the pasta. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Carter Wilson
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved the combination of shrimp and fennel. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Sam Burnip
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This shrimp and roasted fennel ditalini was a delightful dish! The fennel added a unique and flavorful twist to the classic pasta dish. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!