Spaghetti with Grilled Shrimp, Zucchini, and Salsa Verde

Spaghetti with Grilled Shrimp, Zucchini, and Salsa Verde
Need Head to the store and pick up lightly parsley leaves, salt, lemon juice, 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 This recipe is typical of Mexican cuisine. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

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Put the parsley, capers, garlic, lemon juice, anchovy paste, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and the pepper into a food processor or blender. Pulse just to chop, six to eight times. With the machine running, add the 1/2 cup oil in a thin stream to make a coarse puree. Leave this salsa verde in the food processor; if necessary, pulse to re-emulsify just before adding to the pasta.
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Light the grill or heat the broiler.
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Brush the zucchini with 1 tablespoon of the oil and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Grill or broil the zucchini, turning, until just done, about 10 minutes in all. When the slices are cool enough to handle, cut them crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces and put them in a large bowl.
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Thread the shrimp onto skewers.
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Brush the shrimp with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Grill or broil the shrimp, turning, until just done, about 4 minutes in all.
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Remove the shrimp from the skewers, slice them in half horizontally, and add them to the zucchini.
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Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the spaghetti until just done, about 12 minutes.
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Drain.
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Add the pasta to the grilled zucchini and shrimp and toss with the salsa verde.
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Wine Recommendation: Sauvignon blanc has a great affinity for the flavors of lemon and mustard. To complement the richness of the pasta and shrimp, go for a vibrant Pouilly-Fum from France's Loire Valley. A Sancerre will work almost as well.
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Recommended wine: Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sparkling Rose

Mexican works really well with Pinot Noir, Riesling, and Sparkling rosé. Acidic white wines like riesling or low-tannin reds like pinot noir can work well with Mexican dishes. Sparkling rosé is a safe pairing too. One wine you could try is Burn Cottage Cashburn Pinot Noir. It has 4.7 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 30 dollars.
Burn Cottage Cashburn Pinot Noir
Burn Cottage Cashburn Pinot Noir
Bright aromatic florals, cassis and red fruits complementing spice and savoury notes. The palate is supple and harmonious, with interesting layers and umami elements, fine texture and a lovely balanced finish.
DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings4
Health Score33
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