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How to Make Creamy Gemelli Pasta with Shrimp and Spring Vegetables - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and comforting dish to satisfy your pasta cravings? Look no further than this Creamy Gemelli Pasta with Shrimp and Spring Vegetables recipe. This dish is not only packed with flavor, but also features the vibrant and fresh ingredients of spring, making it the perfect dish to enjoy during the warmer months.

The star of this recipe is the gemelli pasta, a unique twisted shape that provides a perfect vehicle for capturing the creamy sauce and savory shrimp. Paired...

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Ingredients

  • ⅔ (16 ounce) package gemelli pasta
  • 1 ½ cups fresh English peas, shelled
  • 2 medium lemons, halved
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 medium zucchini, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ⅔ pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons creme fraiche
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, cut in very thin strips

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add gemelli and cook, stirring occasionally, to desired tenderness, 6 to 11 minutes. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
  • At the same time, bring another small pot of water to a boil. Add peas and boil until slightly softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain.
  • Juice 3 of the lemon halves. Slice the remaining half into thin rounds. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a deep skillet or large pot over medium-high heat. Add peas, zucchini, and garlic; cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 3 to 5 minutes; be careful not to overcook. Remove from the heat.
  • Add cooked gemelli to the shrimp-vegetable mixture. Stir in creme fraiche and lemon juice and season with more salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with lemon slices and basil.

    • Nutrition

    453 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 130mg
    • Sodium: 149mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 71g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 71mg
    • Calcium: 95mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 593mg

    Categories

    Pasta recipes
    Seafood recipes
    Vegetable recipes
    Creamy recipes
    Spring recipes