Gemelli with Baby Shrimp And Sweet Peas

Contributed By: DCC
DCC

This easy dish is packed with flavor and quick to make.

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Fish
Rice, Pasta & Bread
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: Italian
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Meal Type: Entree

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Ingredients

2 tbsp Unsalted butter
2 tbsp Thinly sliced scallions
1 cup Heavy cream
1 1/2 cups (about 8oz) small frozen
Shelled and deveined shrimp,
Thawed
1 cup Frozen baby peas, thawed
Salt and freshly ground black
Pepper, to taste
1 box (16oz) gemelli

Preparation

Melt the butter in a large broad saucepan or deep skillet. Add the scallions and cook, stirring until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add the heavy cream and heat to boiling. Boil until slightly thickened and reduced to about 3/4 cup, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Cook the gemelli in boiling salted water until firm to the bite, according to package directions. Remove from the heat and add 1 cup cold water to stop cooking; drain. Add to the heavy cream the shrimp and peas; stir until heated through over low heat.

Cook's Notes

Nutrition Information

Calories: 770 ; Total Fat: 31g ; Saturated Fat: 18g ; Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g ; Carbohydrates: 92g ; Protein: 29g ; Sodium: 301mg ; Fiber: 4g

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