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| Spaghetti with Arugula Pesto and Seared Jumbo Shrimp Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis Show: Everyday Italian Episode: Seafood Delights Overall User Rating:  |
Nice, but I prefer basil pesto.
12/31/2005 at 04:52pm
User: Anne from Woodland Hills, CA User Rating:
I made this for my friends and family. We all enjoyed it, although I also make a traditional homemade pesto (with basil, pine nuts and garlic) that I serve with shrimp and I prefer that flavor to this one. Although, this is a very good dish!
MUST TRY
11/07/2004 at 12:36pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I tried this recipe last night and my boyfriend and I loved it!! It is so easy to make and tastes so good. What I like about this recipe is that you don't need pine nuts; they are pretty expensive. The lemon zests and persely REALLY bring up the flavor well. I added a good amount of kosher salt at the end because it was a bit bland. humm...I can have it tonight again!!
First experience with Arugula
11/01/2006 at 10:26pm
User: Richard from Prescott, AZ User Rating:
I enjoyed making this meal. I've never used arugula before. It was interesting. I really enjoy this site for many reasons, but mostly for these great recipes. This is a tasty meal that my 3 year old loved. Plus this recipe makes some nice size portions. Three of us ate, and still two good platters left. I also enjoyed the lemon zest.
fantastic pasta dish
10/20/2006 at 03:11pm
User: marcy from VANDALIA, OH User Rating:
This is an easy and quick dinner or luncheon. I've made it for my family as well as one of the items in a Marathon Runners Pasta Dinner....everyone loved it. Enjoy!!
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09/28/2005 at 01:25pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
it was decent, i love arugula, but maybe not as pesto
SPAGHETTI, SPAGHETTI, SPAGHETTI!
09/18/2005 at 05:29pm
User: DAVID from BASALT, CO User Rating:
SO MANY DIFFERENT FLAVORS TO TASTE MY TASTE-BUDS GO NUTS.
refreshing
09/11/2005 at 08:13pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
An easy, simple and refreshing recipe. Love the arugula as pesto. The half cup of olive oil wasn't too much with the amount of pasta involved. Only change would be to increase the garlic, to at least 1 tbsp worth.
Tasty and Colorful
09/05/2006 at 05:48pm
User: Elaine from Warminster, PA User Rating:
The pasta tasted so good and it was so colorful with the shrimp! A very nice change from basil pesto. Delicious!
Arugula pesto tastes "grassy"
08/22/2006 at 06:50pm
User: Almasa from Durham, NC User Rating:
Normally Giada's recipes are my favorite; however, I cannot say this was the case with arugula pesto. Arugula pesto was too bitter and "grassy" for my taste. I guess it is an aquired taste.
This Is So Good
08/21/2005 at 07:26pm
User: SARAH from Ft Bragg, NC User Rating:
I just made this for dinner tonight, and it was awesome. It is one of the easiest dinners to make, and it was so inexpensive too. I didn't have the shrimp so I grilled a steak and layed the slices on top of the pasta. It was wonderful. I will be making this one again for sure.
Enjoyed It
08/21/2005 at 05:40pm
User: Rosemary from Hilton Head Island, SC User Rating:
Made this recipe for family guests - it was easy and tasted great! The pesto seemed very strong when I made it, but once mixed with the pasta it was wonderful. (I added extra cheese and one more clove of garlic to the recipe.) The lemon zest is a must...it really makes the dish pop!
good recipe
08/21/2005 at 01:13pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I thought this recipe was easy to follow and the end result was tasty. I will make it again! Thanks!
Camarones
08/18/2005 at 06:24pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
i really like this recip.
Quick, Simple & Good!
08/16/2005 at 05:19pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Like some of the other reviews, my husband and I found this dish a little bland. Even the arugula didn't "spice" it up much. I would definitely make it again, but add more cheese and possibly some hot pepper flakes or more salt & pepper. Also had a problem with the pasta cooling off very quickly, even though the shrimp and pesto were "ready to go" when the pasta was done. It also wanted to "clump together."
mADE THIS!
08/15/2005 at 12:03am
User: AMANDA from Cape Canaveral, FL User Rating:
I made this with Spinach pesto instead of arugula (didn't have any) and it was really good! I would recommend this for beginners in pesto!
Light and Satisfying
08/13/2006 at 08:13pm
User: Janice from West granby, CT User Rating:
Even my picky eater ate this with glee! It's a light pesto and I like the arugula....it's a nice change of pace from traditional pesto. an easy and quick dish.
Awesome!
08/12/2007 at 01:18pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Awesome!
Way too bitter!
08/12/2005 at 01:30am
User: Jane from Bellevue, WA User Rating:
I love Giada and I make it a point to try and watch her EVERY day, even when my 5 month old baby would rather have me watch her. I was really skeptical of this recipe but I read the reviews and decided to go for it. I was very disappointed. I also love arugula but it was so bitter I could barely eat it! I tried!
Not a lot of flavor
08/08/2007 at 08:02am
User: Amber from Indianapolis, IN User Rating:
This dish was "just o.k." -- I expected more flavor from the arugula and really from the shrimp as well. It is nice and easy, though, so if we try it again, I'll add some seasoning to the shrimp and maybe some herbs to the pesto.
YUMMY!
08/05/2004 at 04:19pm
User: NATALIE from Houston, TX User Rating:
I could eat it everyday.
Loved it!
08/02/2007 at 08:37pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Delicious and so simple- very few ingredients
Basil vs Arugula
07/31/2006 at 05:19pm
User: SANDRA from Sierra Madre,, CA User Rating:
First off, I have never cared much for traditional pesto. Using the arugula, for me, made all the difference. And no pignollis. I used what I had - a blend of walnuts and a few tablespoons of pecans. Added the walnuts (toasted slightly) first, and then decided to try a little pecans. It made the taste more complex, a deeper flavor. Also really liked the lemon zest and added more garlic . Want to try adding a few dried tomatoes in olive oil the next time.
Great Dish!
07/14/2006 at 01:04am
User: John from Asheville, NC User Rating:
This menu produced a very tasty entree despite the problems I created. At an advanced age I have been forced to learn to cook because the one who cooked for me for many years can no longer do so due to illness. This was my first attempt at pesto, and it was really exciting for me to watch those chopped greens and garlic convert to pesto as I slowly added the oil. The recipe calls for one pound of shrimp. I read some place that a pound was about 36 shrimp. That seemed like a lot (for two people), so I only grilled 18. They looked rather meager up against a pound of pasta. However, since we shall be getting several lunches out of the leftovers, I can grill some more shrimp and add them. I took seriously the admonition to crank up the grill to high heat. I could not possibly have kept those shrimp on for three minutes on each side, or they would be smoke by now. But they turned out to be quite tasty anyway. All in all, it as an exciting and tasty adventure.
GREAT!
07/13/2004 at 12:27pm
User: LINDA from Trenton, NJ User Rating:
I can't tell you how good this recipe is and how easy it is to make. Takes no time at all. You have got to try this recipe. It is great for a family, a couple, or a single person (at least if you are single you do not have to share with anyone). This is wonderful!
GREAT AND VERY EASY
07/11/2007 at 03:40pm
User: MARLENE from VERO BEACH, FL User Rating:
I made this for my family and they loved it!!! I also made it with chicken!!! loved it loved it loved it!!!
Raves!
07/09/2004 at 05:18pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
So easy! So good! Will be an entry in my second cookbook...
shrimp arugula pesto,,,
07/04/2006 at 06:51pm
User: rita from east stroudsburg, PA User Rating:
love shimp, arugula, & pesto & pasta. nice idea. i grow my own herbs and cant wait to try this. thanks for the recipe.
pasta
07/04/2004 at 12:00pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
excellent pesto.I will put it in my cookbook for sure
scrumptious
07/04/2004 at 06:25am
User: JOE from naugatuck, CT User Rating:
fast, easy,and light perfect summer dish
Delicous!
07/03/2004 at 01:30pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
All I have to say is it smells, looks, and tastes good!
Shrimp
06/26/2005 at 05:45pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Very Good!!
Wonderful!
06/25/2006 at 09:35pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This dish is so good! It was so easy and fun to make.
OK
06/21/2005 at 10:28am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
It was ok. The aurugula flavor was a little strong.
Loved it!
06/18/2007 at 08:40pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Loved it! Loved it! Loved it! What else can I say?
easy and different
06/15/2007 at 12:08am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
loved the combination of flavors--next time will add more lemon zest and will sprinkle the cheese on top after tossing with the spaghetti--my pesto sauce clumped a bit when the cheese melted into the very hot pasta
Very good
06/14/2006 at 09:50pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
very good but needs some extra salt. otherwise very bland.
A bit bland
06/04/2007 at 09:41pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I found this dish a bit bland - maybe I needed to add extra garlic or salt. Just a warning: I misread the instructions and added the pasta cooking water all at once and it made for clumpy pesto!
Pesto with a nice bite
06/02/2005 at 05:21pm
User: K from Hagerston, MD User Rating:
This was a quick and easy dish to prepare. My guests loved the arugula pesto. A few had never heard of arugula.
05/27/2004 at 11:55am
User: JEFF from Newbury Park, CA User Rating:
Nice alternative
05/23/2005 at 12:03pm
User: STACEY from Summit, NJ User Rating:
This was a nice surprise. The arugula pesto had a lively flavor, and was a nice alternative to my usual basil pesto. Do not substitute the arugula, it makes the recipe. Delcious and easy. You can make the pesto ahead.
no taste bland
05/22/2007 at 02:02pm
User: Elise from Shiloh, NC User Rating:
this dish lacked any real defined taste. Perhaps some type of balsamic vinegar or something. We ate it but not one of our favorites.
delicious
05/18/2007 at 05:50pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was something new for us. My family tryed it and they loved it. Even the kids liked it. My nieces were delighted. They are little but they sure like to try new things. It was something new but it was delicious.
So refreshing and delicious!
05/17/2007 at 11:34pm
User: Danielle from Danvers, MA User Rating:
This arugula pesto is a wonderful alternative to basil-based pesto we're used to (and certainly lighter without the pine nuts!) The grilled shrimp really add more substance and color to the dish and the lemon zest is wonderful. I added a bit more garlic to my pesto, and I also garnished the dish with about 2 tablespoons of the parmesan cheese. I would make this again in a heart beat. Very simple, and satisfying. My family was pleased.
very very good meal
05/17/2007 at 07:18pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
laura from los angeles
Very Bitter!
05/16/2007 at 11:36am
User: Maeling from Redondo Beach, CA User Rating:
The argula pesto came out very bitter and we could not eat the pasta. I will not be making this again.
Excellent!
05/16/2005 at 12:15pm
User: LILY from Santa Barbara, CA User Rating:
Oh man, this dish was amazing. I made it for my mom for mother's day, and she LOVED it. I didn't have quite enough arugala, so I used half arugala and half basil for the pesto. It turned out great. And I grilled the shrimp on my grill pan on the stove, also amazing. This one is going in my recipe book for sure.
Absolutely Amazing!!!!
05/13/2007 at 11:49am
User: Destine from Jackson, NJ User Rating:
Since the final episodes of the Sopranos started airing, I make it a habit to fix an Italian meal to enjoy while watching. So far it's been shrimp every sunday, and this dish was a hit!!! We absolutley loved it! Thanks Giada and Food network!
Easy & delicious
05/09/2005 at 01:44pm
User: Debra from Boise, ID User Rating:
Loved the pesto, will make it often, especially since it's so easy! I had to "grill" my shrimp in a cast iron skillet because it was raining, but they were still great. I thought the spaghetti with pesto was slightly bland. As another reviewer commented, the lemon zest gave this dish a huge flavor boost - I think I might try using a little lemon olive oil in the pesto next time (I have a whole bottle from Giada's delicious pasta with feta and herbs!).
Great Pesto
05/08/2005 at 09:10pm
User: WENDELL from Prairie Village, KS User Rating:
I made this with my first crop of fresh arugla this year. It was fantastic. I think it would go even better with sweet grilled scallops. I grilled fresh asparagus in the grill pan to serve on the side splashed with lemon juice. My guests were asking for more bread to sop up the left over sauce in the plate.
Fabulous! Really easy!
04/24/2005 at 04:00pm
User: Ryan from ocala, FL User Rating:
i couldn't believe how easy this recipe was, tho i had to change a few things because my grocery store did not have some of the items but it turned out better than ever.
Excellent
04/11/2007 at 01:07pm
User: LORI from New Windsor, NY User Rating:
This was delicious!
amazing
04/05/2006 at 10:27pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I loved this recipe. Fantastic. I loved the zip of the lemon, and the grilled shrimp are out of this world. I will make again and again.
MMMMM!!!
03/29/2007 at 09:27pm
User: natalie from downey, CA User Rating:
I just made this dish today, and it was FANTASTIC! I grow arugula in my back yard, so it was as fresh as ever...Keep it up Giada, I love your dishes!
excellent, easy and tasty
03/25/2006 at 12:19am
User: WENDY from Seattle, WA User Rating:
'nough said, this is a great casual dinner!
Fabulous...when altered...
03/24/2006 at 12:01am
User: Holly from Oceanside, CA User Rating:
I substituted 1/3 cup of arugula with basil to lighten up the bitterness. I also added 3 garlic cloves (we love garlic) and topped it with some chopped walnuts. It was a very tasty light dish.
Nice pesto twist
03/19/2007 at 07:39pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
We really liked the arugula..kept the guests guessing. Another easy and delicious one from Giada...thank you! (Made extra pesto which I froze in ice cube trays for even quicker and easier weeknight meals)
Arugula Pesto horribly bitter
03/16/2006 at 07:27pm
User: Jill from Fort Polk, LA User Rating:
My husband and I love arugula, so we thought this recipe would be great. We were severely disappointed as the arugula pesto was so bitter that we could not eat the pasta. Something needs to be added to counter the bitterness. Instead of shrimp, we seasoned flattened chicken breasts with lemon pepper seasoning and kosher salt. We then grilled the chicken and served the chicken sliced into strips over the arugula pesto pasta with the lemon zest. The grilled chicken strips were absolutely delicious, but the pasta had to be thrown away. We love Giada and her recipes, but this one was quite the disappointment.
Easy, Fast, and Delicious
03/12/2006 at 06:37pm
User: KIMBERLY from Canastota, NY User Rating:
This was a very easy meal. Our grill is out of commission so I did the shrimp in the frying pan. You do need to add the liquid or it will be on the dry side. I used prepared pesto to save time, with two kids on the go, it was easier. This is our second recipe we have tried from Giada and again, another 5 stars. Love your show!!!!
yum
02/13/2005 at 09:27am
User: JENNIFER from jackson, MI User Rating:
very easy and good!!!
Review
01/26/2006 at 05:32pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Pretty good
Expat cook in the Netherlands
01/26/2006 at 07:09am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My husband and I thought that this was a nice recipe. It was quick and easy, with great taste for our lovely midweek dinner. I did make a couple of additions to the recipe. First I took the comments of other cooks and added more garlic (3 cloves total). I also added 2 tablespoons of pine nuts to the pesto. It turned out wonderful. The pasta has great flavor and the shrimp were a perfect compliment. This is a keeper recipe. Thank you Giada for great recipe.
crowd pleaser
01/23/2007 at 11:18am
User: Pamela from St. Louis, MO User Rating:
This was a hit for an intimate dinner party I threw. Not only that, it was simple to make and delicious. I was able to easily cook and entertain my guests! The arugula pesto was a nice alternative to normal basil pesto.
Fresh tasting, but bland
01/05/2007 at 07:46pm
User: Karen from NY, NY User Rating:
I took several other reviewers' suggestions and combined half arugula/half basil and added 3 cloves of garlic. The end result was still quite bland and dry, even with the addition of the pasta water. I squeezed some extra lemon juice over the pasta, but it wasn't enough to save it. Don't think I'll be making this one again.