## Indulge in a Symphony of Flavors: A Culinary Journey with Shrimp, Feta, and Angel Hair
Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a culinary delight that harmoniously blends the succulent flavors of shrimp, the tangy zest of feta cheese, and the delicate embrace of angel hair pasta. This extraordinary dish, meticulously crafted with fresh ingredients and vibrant Mediterranean influences, promises an unforgettable dining experience. Join us as we embark on a culinary adventure, exploring the tantalizing recipes within this article, each offering a unique take on this classic combination. From a quick and easy weeknight meal to an elegant dinner party centerpiece, these recipes cater to every occasion and skill level. So, gather your ingredients, ignite your culinary passion, and let's embark on a journey that will leave you craving for more.
ROASTED SHRIMP WITH FETA
Provided by Ina Garten
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a 10-or 12-inch heavy ovenproof skillet over medium-low heat. Add the fennel and saute for 8 to 10 minutes, until the fennel is tender. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the wine and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the liquid is reduced by half. Add the tomatoes with the liquid, tomato paste, oregano, Pernod, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Arrange the shrimp, tails up, in one layer over the tomato-mixture in the skillet. Scatter the feta evenly over the shrimp. In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, parsley, and lemon zest with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and sprinkle over the shrimp.
- Bake for 15 minutes, until the shrimp are cooked and the bread crumbs are golden brown. Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon over the shrimp. Serve hot with the remaining lemon cut into wedges.
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 FETA CHEESE
Once your water starts to boil, add pasta all at once. As the pasta softens, give it a stir so that all the pasta sinks into the boiling water. Angel hair pasta is very thin. It cooks in about 2 to 4 minutes.Source: Unknown
Provided by Lynnda Cloutier
Categories Seafood
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. While pasta is cooking, in heavy large skillet, saute garlic in olive oil over medium high heat til fragrant. Add shrimp and saute til pink and cooked through
- 2. Add white wine, stir and reduce slightly. Add tomatoes and lower heat. Add basil and feta cheese and stir to blend. season with salt and pepper to taste. Don't overcook shrimp or they become rubbery. Set shrimp mixture aside til pasta is done. Drain pasta and add to the sauce. Mix thoroughly and heat til warmed. Serves 4 to 6
- 3. Ever wonder why you see numbers on packages of pasta, like Thin Spaghetti #9? In the early days, Irish, German, Italian, and Asian immigrants worked in pasta factories. They spoke so many different languages it was difficult for the factory managers to give instructions. In order to convey the distinctions between the various noodles, pastas were given numbers so that the employees understood which pasta they would make that day. "Today, we are making #9."
SHRIMP AND FETA CHEESE PASTA
Steps:
- 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.
- 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.
- While pasta is cooking, cook tomatoes with remaining 1 tablespoon oil, oregano and basil over medium heat in wine mixture until tender, 10 minutes.
- Toss hot pasta with shrimp, tomato sauce and feta. Feta will melt slightly. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 603.1 calories, Carbohydrate 75.2 g, Cholesterol 168.2 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 32.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 763.3 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
GINA'S SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH ANGEL HAIR PASTA
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Add the pasta to a large pot of boiling salted water, over medium heat, and cook until al dente.
- Meanwhile, heat a large 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil. Once shimmering and hot, add the shrimp and saute until just cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove to a plate and reserve. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet, then saute for until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the lemon juice and white wine and raise the heat to high. Let the liquid reduce for 2 to 3 minutes. Whisk in the butter, add a ladleful of the pasta cooking water and return the shrimp. Remove from the heat.
- Drain the pasta in a colander, and add it to the skillet along with the chopped parsley and toss. Add the lemon zest and adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer to a serving platter and serve immediately.
SHRIMP AND FETA WITH ANGEL HAIR
From Cooking Light. This is a nice light dinner that we made one evening and it was wonderful! Quick, easy, and delicious!
Provided by Manami
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Stir in tomato and next 4 ingredients (tomato through garlic); cook 4 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
- Combine shrimp mixture, pasta, and cheese in a large bowl; toss well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.4, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 213.2, Sodium 1228, Carbohydrate 36.4, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 3.7, Protein 30.8
COPYCAT CHEESECAKE FACTORY SHRIMP SCAMPI
Use your favorite dry, crisp white wine to make this copycat Cheesecake Factory shrimp scampi recipe. Plate it just like the restaurant by arranging the shrimp around a mound of angel hair pasta.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, combine flour, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper in a shallow dish. Add shrimp; turn to coat, shaking off excess flour mixture. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat; add shrimp. Cook and stir until shrimp turn pink, 3-5 minutes. Remove and keep warm. , In the same skillet, heat oil over medium heat; add shallot. Cook and stir until tender, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic cloves; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in wine. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until reduced by about half, 3-4 minutes. Stir in cream; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove and discard garlic cloves. Stir in tomatoes, basil, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper., Drain pasta. To serve, spoon sauce into shallow dishes. Top with pasta and shrimp and if desired, additional basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1121 calories, Fat 64g fat (36g saturated fat), Cholesterol 370mg cholesterol, Sodium 993mg sodium, Carbohydrate 86g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 46g protein.
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
Tips:
- Use fresh, succulent shrimp. This will result in a more flavorful dish.
- Cook the shrimp properly. Shrimp should be cooked until they are pink and opaque, but not overcooked or they will become tough.
- Use high-quality feta cheese. A good quality feta cheese will have a creamy texture and a tangy flavor.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the shrimp. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
- Serve the shrimp and feta with angel hair pasta immediately. This will prevent the pasta from becoming soggy.
Conclusion:
Shrimp and feta with angel hair pasta is a quick, simple, and tasty meal. It is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The combination of tender shrimp, creamy feta cheese, and light angel hair pasta is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try.
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