Pasta With Shrimp

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3.0 servings

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February 18, 2010

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Anonymous

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Ingredients

3 cups water

1 pound unpeeled large fresh shrimp

1 teaspoon Creole seasoning

1 pound fresh asparagus

8 ounces uncooked spaghetti

1 1/2 cups basil leaves

1/2 cup olive oil

cup lemon juice

3 garlic cloves

2 teaspoons salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper

Preparation

1

Bring 3 cups water to a boil; add shrimp and Creole seasoning, and cook 3 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Drain and rinse with cold water. Peel shrimp, and devein, if desired; set aside.

2

Snap off tough ends of asparagus; cut asparagus into 2-inch pieces.

3

Cook spaghetti according to package directions, adding asparagus the last 5 minutes. Drain, rinse, and set aside.

4

Process basil and next 5 ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides.

5

Combine shrimp, pasta, and asparagus in a large bowl; drizzle mixture with dressing, tossing gently to coat. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper.

6

This recipe yields 3 to 4 servings.

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