Bucatini with Spicy Shrimp, Arugula, and Breadcrumbs

Name: Bucatini with Spicy Shrimp, Arugula, and Breadcrumbs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 113 grams arugula leaves, roughly chopped; 4 Tbsps breadcrumbs (panko works well); 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, sliced; 3 Tbsps olive oil, divided; 1 teaspoons red pepper flakes; 454 grams shrimp, peeled and deveined

Bucatini with Spicy Shrimp, Arugula, and Breadcrumbs is A mixture of shrimp, garlic cloves, pepper flakes, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 20 minutes.

Instructions

Bring a large pot of water seasoned with 2 tablespoons salt to a boil. Cook the bucatini according to the directions on the packaging. With three minutes remaining, add the arugula. When done, set aside 1/4 cup of pasta water, and drain the pasta and arugula in a colander.

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Water

Bucatini

Arugula

Pasta

Salt

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Colander

Pot

Meanwhile, heat two tablespoons of olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot set over medium heat until shimmering.

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Olive Oil

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Pot

Add shrimp, season with salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until just cooked, 2 to 3 minutes.

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Shrimp

Salt

Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.

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Slotted Spoon

Add remaining tablespoon of oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Reduce heat to medium-low, and sprinkle in the breadcrumbs. Stir well to coat in the oil, and cook gently until the breadcrumbs are golden, three to four minutes. When pasta is done cooking and draining, return shrimp to the pan.

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Red Pepper Flakes

Breadcrumbs

Garlic

Shrimp

Pasta

Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Raise heat to medium-high and toss pasta and arugula in with breadcrumbs.

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Breadcrumbs

Arugula

Pasta

Add half of reserved pasta water and stir continuously until it has evaporated, about one minute. If pasta looks too dry, add more of the water and stir for another minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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Salt And Pepper