Spaghetti with Arugula Pesto and Seared Jumbo Shrimp

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Total Time:
25 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Yield:
6 servings
Level:
Easy
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Ingredients

Directions

Blend the arugula and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. With the machine running, gradually add 1/2 cup of oil, processing until well blended. Transfer the pesto to a large bowl. Stir in the Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Prepare the grill (high heat). Using a knife, cut the back of the shrimp. Brush the shrimp with oil. Sprinkle with salt. Grill the shrimp until just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the shrimp to a plate.

Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.

Toss the pasta with the pesto in the large bowl to coat, adding the reserved cooking liquid 1 tablespoon at a time to moisten. Top with the grilled shrimp. Garnish with the lemon zest and parsley.

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  • on June 30, 2012

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    Very yummy! I used spinach instead of arugula since that wasn't available.

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  • on August 06, 2011

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    This recipe is even better when you add a 1/2 cup of toasted almonds.

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  • on December 12, 2010

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    I really enjoyed this basic recipe. I read through the reviews and realized most of you were not doing the number 1 rule of cooking "Taste Your Food!" I wanted to add nuts to my pesto so I did also I added lemon juice as well. I don't know how people are getting bitter arugula but its suppose to be spicy, peppery. Mine was almost to strong so I added more nuts, and therefore added more pasta water. If you taste your sauce before it goes on the pasta you can fix to how you like it.

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