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Pasta with Shrimp, Zucchini and Sun Dried Tomatoes

Contributed By: dsmith0616
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Ingredients

1 lb Raw shrimp shelled and deveined

3/4 tsp Red pepper flakes

1 tbl Finely chopped fresh chives

1 1/2 tbl Fresh lemon juice

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

1 1/2 tbl Olive oil

2 X Cloves garlic minced

1/2 Sm onion chopped

2 Med zucchini cut into julienned

Strips

1 Med yellow summer squash cut into julienned

Strips

2 tbl Sun-dried tomatoes finely chopped

1/2 lb Fettuccine noodles

4 tbl Prepared pesto or more to taste

Preparation

Toss shrimp with red pepper flakes, chives, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Set aside. In a large skillet, heat olive oil, add garlic and onion, and saute until onion is translucent, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add zucchini, yellow squashes, and dried tomatoes and stir-fly for 2 minutes.

Add shrimp mixture and quickly stir-fry just until shrimp are no longer pink. Keep warm. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil for the pasta and cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Return to pot and toss with pesto sauce. Serve plates of pasta with shrimp and zucchini mixture on top.

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Recipe Details

Ingredients: Shellfish
Rice, Pasta & Bread
Number of Servings: 4
Meal Type: Entree