Name: Shrimp and Peppers Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1/2 lb of whole wheat or regular penne/orecchiette/Conchiglie/fusilli pasta; 1 lb of shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 big red onion, finely chopped; 5 big garlic, finely chopped; 1 big green bell pepper, finely chopped; 1 big red bell pepper, finely chopped; Red pepper flakes to taste( I used 1 tsp); 1 big lemon juiced and zested; 2 Tbsp of chopped parsley/cilantro; 1/2 tsp of black pepper; Salt to taste; 2 tsp of oil; 2 Tbsp of butter; 2 Tbsp of all purpose flour; 1 big garlic, grated; 1/2 tsp of red chilly flakes; 1 cup of shrimp stock; Salt and black pepper to taste

A pasta dish with shrimp, green and red bell pepper and lots of garlic. Addition of white sauce enhances this dish by giving it a smooth and creamy texture.

Shrimp and Peppers Pasta Recipe

Recipe by Neha NairCourse: MainCuisine: ItalianDifficulty: Medium

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Shrimp and Peppers pasta is a dish in which whole wheat pasta is added to sauteed shrimp with peppers and creamy white sauce.

Ingredients

1/2 lb of whole wheat or regular penne/orecchiette/Conchiglie/fusilli pasta
1 lb of shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 big red onion, finely chopped
5 big garlic, finely chopped
1 big green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 big red bell pepper, finely chopped
Red pepper flakes to taste( I used 1 tsp)
1 big lemon juiced and zested
2 Tbsp of chopped parsley/cilantro
1/2 tsp of black pepper
Salt to taste
2 tsp of oil
2 Tbsp of butter
2 Tbsp of all purpose flour
1 big garlic, grated
1/2 tsp of red chilly flakes
1 cup of shrimp stock
Salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

Cook pasta in enough water and salt, according to package direction.
Marinate shrimp with juice of 1 lemon, salt and pepper for minimum 15 minutes.
For White sauce :-
Melt butter over low heat in a pan and add flour and whisk for 2 minutes until well combine and the flour has no more raw taste and add garlic, red chilly flakes, pepper and salt.
Now gradually add milk and shrimp stock, whisking constantly. Simmer for 3-5 minutes or until it’s thick and smooth. Add little more flour or milk if it becomes very thin or thick as it should be of sauce consistency..
Shrimp and Peppers :-
Heat oil in a pan and add onion and green bell pepper and let it cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring often until tender.
Stir in garlic, red chilly flakes and salt and let it cook for 2 minutes.
Now add red bell pepper and shrimp with its marinade and mix well. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until the shrimp turn pink and is cooked through.
Now add pasta and pour hot white sauce over the pasta and mix well. Turn off the flame.
Stir in lemon zest and parsley and mix well and serve immediately.