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Shrimp Primavera Pasta With Asparagus, Peas, And Leeks Recipe


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Ingredients
  • salt .
  • 1/2 lb spaghetti .
  • 3/4-1 lb asparagus, trimmed to 4 inches then cut into thirds .
  • 1/2 lb shiitake mushrooms, stemmed & sliced .
  • black pepper .
  • 2 tbsps extra-virgin olive oil .
  • 1 c chicken stock or vegetable stock .
  • 1 c frozen peas .
  • 1 leek .
  • 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced .
  • 2 tsps lemon zest .
  • sliced fresh flat leaf parsley .
  • 2 tbsps butter, cut into small pieces .
  • 1 c grated romano cheese .
  • 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled & deveined (medium or large shrimp)

Directions
  • Step #1 Place a large covered pot of water on the stove; bring to a boil; salt water & cook spaghetti to al dente.
  • Step #2 While the pasta is cooking, trim the tough green tops & the roots from the leek; halve the leek lengthwise & dice it thin.
  • Step #3 Place leeks in a colander & rinse them vigorously to release any grit; drain leeks well.
  • Step #4 Heat olive oil In a large-ish, deep skillet over med-high heat; add in the garlic; cook for 1 min.
  • Step #5 Add in the leeks & shiitakes; cook 3-4 mins until tender.
  • Step #6 Add in the stock; increase heat a little & bring it up to a bubble.
  • Step #7 Once the stock bubbles, add in the zest & shrimp; cook 2 mins, then add the asparagus & peas to the pan; cook 2 mins.
  • Step #8 Melt the butter into the sauce; add the drained pasta to the pan; toss to mix the shrimp & vegetables with the pasta.
  • Step #9 Spice up with a little pepper & more salt if needed; garnish with cheese & parsley.
  • Enjoy the Shrimp Primavera Pasta With Asparagus, Peas, & Leeks recipe

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