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9 April, 2013 By Mary | 8 Comments

Easy Shrimp Pasta

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easy shrimp pasta

I'm making an honest effort not to live on brownies and cheez-its for lunch. Really, there is no excuse. I'm home, writing A FOOD BLOG, obviously I should be eating awesome lunches. Sometimes though, I'm working on something complex and don't realize I'm hungry until I'm REALLY HUNGRY. Like, hangry hungry. It's an issue. In situations like that, having something like this up my sleeve is essential.

easy shrimp pasta

Maybe I should start a series of posts called "easy lunch recipes" or "Mary's lunches" or "shrimp for lunch!" I've been kind of on a roll with it (yes, yes, and yes). This recipe has been a long-time favorite of mine. It's quick, easy, and ridiculously delicious for the amount of effort required. If I'm ever on the verge of getting hangry, this is an easy, delicious solution!

easy shrimp pasta

Need a dinner in the next 20 minutes? Here ya go. Boil up some pasta, cook some shrimp with some delicious spiciness, and douse it all in fresh grated parmesan and a hearty dose of pepper. You really can't go wrong!

easy shrimp pasta

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easy shrimp pasta

Easy Shrimp Pasta

  • Author: by Mary
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2 1x
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Ingredients

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  • 8 oz pasta
  • 1 cup shrimp, frozen or fresh
  • 3 Tbsp butter
  • crushed red pepper flakes
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¾ cup frozen peas
  • fresh basil, chopped
  • ½ cup finely grated parmesan
  • pepper

Instructions

  1. Boil a pot of water, and begin cooking the pasta according to directions.
  2. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium heat. Add the shrimp with a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes and garlic powder. Cook until fully opaque and done.
  3. When the pasta is almost done, add the frozen peas. Cook for 2 minutes, then drain.
  4. Toss the pasta with remaining 2 tablespoon butter, cooked shrimp, basil, parmesan, and pepper to taste.

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  1. MadSCAR says

    April 10, 2013 at 12:47 am

    Love it! hanks for recipe 🙂

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  2. Brianna says

    April 18, 2013 at 7:33 pm

    looks yummy! just wondering - can you use pre cooked shrimp? would it just be like warming it up and adding flavor if i use pre cooked shrimp in this recipe? thanks

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    • Mary says

      April 19, 2013 at 10:23 am

      Absolutely! Just cook them for a few minutes to heat all the way through and pick up some of the flavor. It definitely works!

      Reply

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