Bucatini With Pesto and Shrimp

Name: Bucatini With Pesto and Shrimp
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 118 milliliters sliced almonds, lightly toasted; 454 grams bucatini or spaghetti; 118 milliliters instant flour (such as Wondra); 473 milliliters packed fresh basil leaves; 473 milliliters packed fresh mint leaves; 2 cloves garlic; 6 servings Kosher salt; 79 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for frying and drizzling; 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest; 118 milliliters grated parmesan cheese; 454 grams shrimp, peeled and deveined, halved lengthwise; 473 milliliters drained canned San Marzano tomatoes (about 8 tomatoes)

Bucatini With Pesto and Shrimp might be just the main course you are searching for. This pescatarian recipe serves 6. One serving contains 529 calories, 33g of protein, and 12g of fat. Only Head to the store and pick up san marzano tomatoes, basil leaves, parmesan cheese, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the flour you could follow this main course with the Apple Tart with Caramel Sauce as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 40 minutes.

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, make the pesto: Process the tomatoes, basil, mint, almonds, garlic, orange zest and 1 teaspoon salt in a food processor until combined. With the motor running, gradually add 1/3 cup olive oil in a steady stream and blend to make a coarse pesto, scraping down the sides of the processor as needed.

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Orange Zest

Olive Oil

Tomato

Almonds

Garlic

Basil

Pesto

Water

Mint

Salt

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Food Processor

Pot

Transfer the pesto to a large bowl; do not wash out the processor.

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Pesto

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Bowl

Add the bucatini to the boiling water and cook as the label directs. Meanwhile, heat about 1/4 inch of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

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Olive Oil

Bucatini

Water

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Frying Pan

Put the flour in a shallow dish. Season the shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon salt, then dredge in the flour. Fry the shrimp in 2 batches until golden and crisp, about 2 minutes per side.

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Shrimp

All Purpose Flour

Salt

Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.

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Salt

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Paper Towels

Remove the pasta with tongs (reserve the cooking water) and transfer to the bowl with the pesto; toss to coat. If the pasta seems dry, rinse the food processor with 1/2 cup of the reserved cooking water and add to the pasta, a little at a time. Season with salt.

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Pasta