Spaghetti with Arugula Pesto and Seared Jumbo Shrimp

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Seafood Delights

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (67)

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Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 25 min

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Ingredients

2 cups fresh arugula
1 garlic clove
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound jumbo shrimp
1 pound spaghetti
Lemon zest, for garnish
10 parsley leaves, chopped, for garnish

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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recipe Spaghetti with Arugula Pesto and Seared Jumbo Shrimp
Barb Eagle, CO 02-01-2009
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Truly yum!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I am a big fan of pesto and have made it with lots of kinds of greens.....but never with arugula. Since a couple of folks... mentioned bitterness, I tasted mine before making this, and it was delicious - not a bit bitter. I used 2 large cloves of garlic and about 2 T. toasted walnuts and dumped everything into the processor, including the cheese, after the arugula was chopped up. Worked just fine and made less mess. I put this pesto into a bowl and zested a small lemon directly into the bowl. I couldn't afford jumbo shrimp, so I got smaller ones. I sauteed them in a frying pan and mixed them with the pesto in the bowl. Then, I added the pasta (multi-grain) to the bowl and tossed it, and it was just delicious. I didn't really need the cooking liquid but used a little just in case. Easy and with lots and lots of good flavor. Truly yum!Read more
recipe Spaghetti with Arugula Pesto and Seared Jumbo Shrimp
Tim Chicago, IL 12-25-2008
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Ignore the Americans; you speak correctly!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This recipe was a little bland but I believe once you work with these ingredients a little more and perfect the dish to your... own "taste" it really is good. Please ignore these people who say your accent annoys them....they have probably never been to Italy and would never understand that culture. I go to Italy every year if I am able and enjoy most when you speak Italian during your show. Also, tell your fellow chefs to say your name correctly (not Gee-ada) ! Thanks, love your show.Read more
recipe Spaghetti with Arugula Pesto and Seared Jumbo Shrimp
Shannon Ladera Ranch, CA 12-23-2008
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please say spaghetti right!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

oh my gosh, i am so annoyed with the way you say spaghetti. it doesn't make you more Italian or anything, it just drives me... insane! Oh my gosh please next time pronounce spaghetti the right way!Read more
recipe Spaghetti with Arugula Pesto and Seared Jumbo Shrimp
Anonymous 07-28-2008
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PLAIN MUCH?
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

The pesto sauce was way too plain. i've added chicken instead of shrimp. And i added lemon juice, salt, pepper, cilantro &... onions. follow instructions but add a lot more of everything. be creative add your own stuff in it too. ALSO you can add leftover meat. it'll taste better. MUCH BETTER!!Read more
recipe Spaghetti with Arugula Pesto and Seared Jumbo Shrimp
Anonymous 08-12-2007
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Awesome!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Awesome!
recipe Spaghetti with Arugula Pesto and Seared Jumbo Shrimp
Amber Indianapolis, IN 08-08-2007
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Not a lot of flavor
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

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.Read more