Cavatappi with Shrimp, Sugar Snaps and Artichokes
Cavatappi with Shrimp, Sugar Snaps and Artichokes might be just the main course you are searching for. This dairy free and pescatarian recipe serves 12. One serving contains 628 calories, 34g of protein, and 20g of fat. Only Head to the store and pick up artichoke hearts, garlic cloves--2 lightly, shrimp--shelled, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the lemon juice you could follow this main course with the Lemon Shortbread Cookies with Lemon Icing From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.
Instructions
In a bowl, combine the artichokes with the smashed garlic, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and the lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate for up to 1 day. Discard the garlic.
Cook the sugar snap peas in boiling water until just tender, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer them to a colander set under cold running water; drain. Repeat with the fava beans, cooking them for 2 minutes. Peel the beans, then add them to the peas.
Add the artichokes in a single layer and cook over high heat, turning once or twice, until golden, about 8 minutes.
Transfer the artichokes to a large bowl. Repeat with the snap peas and fava beans, cooking them for 3 minutes; add to the artichokes.
Cook the pasta in a stockpot of boiling salted water until al dente.
Drain well, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water; add the pasta to the vegetables.
Meanwhile, heat the remaining 3/4 cup of olive oil in the skillet.
Add the chiles and sliced garlic and cook over high heat, stirring, for 2 minutes.
Add the shrimp, scallions and tarragon, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring, just until the shrimp turn pink.
Add the wine and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes, then pour over the pasta and toss; add some of the cooking water if the pasta looks dry. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
Wine Recommendation: An elegant Chianti Classico