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Shrimp and Sugar Snap Peas

SUBMITTED BY: EAKE PHOTO BY: Allrecipes

"Quick and easy pasta dish with a little bite that will make anyone look like a gourmet chef. Adjust the chili oil to your own spice level."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 23 stars. This recipe average a 4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked linguini pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 pound sugar snap pea pods
  • 2 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups dry white wine
  • 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil

DIRECTIONS

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguini pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup liquid.
  2. Heat the olive oil and chili oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Mix in the shrimp, pea pods, and garlic. Cook and stir 2 minutes, until shrimp are almost opaque. Remove from heat, and set aside.
  3. Pour the wine into the wok, and bring to a boil. Cook until reduced by 1/3. Return shrimp, peas, and garlic to the wok, and stir in the reserved pasta water. Continue to cook and stir until shrimp are opaque. Remove wok from heat, and mix in the butter, lemon juice, and basil. Toss with the cooked pasta to serve.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2007 by MISSMOPO
I really enjoyed this recipe. Very light and fresh. I doubled the garlic and added some red... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 3, 2007 by yvetteski
I thought it was on the bland side, but my the family enjoyed it (shellfish deprived- I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2007 by Meg
Fresh and light but teeters on the edge of blandness. Marinate the shrimp first and season the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2004 by EAKE
Just a note, the serving size was printed wrong. This recipe makes 4-6 servings. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2007 by PAMAHA
The SigO and I agreed this was a little bland. It was a good start but - for our tastes - was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2005 by BLUESBOY
Made this dish for company last night and it was a GREAT success!!! It was quick to make, so I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2007 by Alan Smith
as is, bland, bland, bland. We ended up rescuing it by putting pesto sauce in with it. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2007 by Terri
Loved it! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2006 by TRACY3906
I modified this for Phase 1 of South Beach (eliminated the pasta) and loved it. The chili oil... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2007 by DKMMBARNES
Made too much for the 4 of us, reduce by 1/2. Also could use more olive oil and/or chili oil. MO