Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Shrimp, Tomatoes and Arugula with Capellini with Capellini

Pasta Side Dish | Serves 4
One  of  our  last  meals  at  the  lake ,  we  will close  the  cabin  down  for  the winter  ,  hubby  and  brother  fish year round .

The perfect pasta for a light dinner or an al fresco lunch. The taste of summer is written all over this easy entrée. Add a summery sizzle to your shrimp by tossing them on the BBQ grill while enjoying a glass of Ferrari-Carano Fumé Blanc.

Cooking the Pasta:
16 ounces  cappellini

Basil-lemon marinade:
4       tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4       garlic cloves, minced
4       tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped
1       tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
2       teaspoon lemon zest, minced
Freshly ground pepper
Salt to taste

Sauce:
2       tablespoons olive oil
1       pound large shrimp, shelled and deveined
1       medium tomato, seeded and chopped
1/4   cup Ferrari-Carano Fumé Blanc
4      cups fresh arugula (rocket greens)

Final Touch
1/2      cup Parmesan cheese
1         teaspoon  fresh mint, julienne sliced for garnish

Cook the cappellini according to package directions.

Basil-lemon marinade:
In a small bowl, add oil, garlic, basil, parsley, lemon zest, salt and pepper and stir. Set aside at room temperature.

Sauce:
1      Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet, add shrimp and tomatoes. Add Ferrari-Carano Fumé Blanc. Let cook until the shrimp turn just pink.
2      Drain pasta onto a platter and immediately add the shrimp and tomato mixture, the fresh arugula greens and the basil-lemon marinade.

Final Touch:
Toss with Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle top with fresh mint. Serve immediately.

16 comments:

  1. Dear Nee, This looks perfect!! a delicious and healthy meal.
    Take care my dear. xoxo Catherine

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    1. Hi Catherine , this dish is different with the wine . Thanks for stopping by :) nee

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  2. Love the arugula in this! And shrimp cooked in white wine? Yes. Terrific pasta dish -- my kind of food. Thanks!

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    1. Hi John , love cooking with wine , gives some food that extra zip . Thanks for stopping by :)

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  3. Hi Nee, I love this dish, it's the perfect combination of ingredients.

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    1. Hi Cheri , want something tasty and fast , this dish is it . Thanks for stopping by :)

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  4. Dear Nee,
    Love this dish, so good and the added touches makes it a perfect meal, as you know I love shrimp anyway and this way is my kinda way to enjoy! Love all the ingredients and of course the wine just add that special something to this delicious meal..Thank you for sharing dear friend..Have a good rest of the week!
    Dottie :)

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    1. Dear Dottie ,
      This dish is perfect when you want someting fast and tasty , yes the wine gives it that extra zip . Thanks for stopping by :) Nee

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  5. This is such a pretty and tasty pasta dish...I love the shrimps and yes, even nicer with the arugula...
    Hope you are having a fabulous week Nee :)

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    1. Hi Juliana , I enjoy making this dish , family thinks I worked all day in the kitchen thanks for stopping by :)

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  6. Yum! Love shrimp! This sounds delicious! Arugula always adds a special dimension!

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    1. Hi Nellie , It's a very delicious dish and I use Arugula in lots of dishes , thanks for stopping by :)

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  7. Really great pasta and shrimp dish! I love everything with shrimp :)

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    1. Hi Medeja , I know what you and I will have for lunch when we go to lunch ;-D Nee

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    1. It was very good , Baby Boy asked for more and he is a picky eater thanks for stoping by :)

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