Fettuccine with Lemony Shrimp

  1. Heat large covered saucepot of water to boiling on high.
  2. Add 2 teaspoons salt.
  3. Trim and discard root and dark green top from leeks.
  4. Discard any tough outer leaves.
  5. Cut leeks lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/4-inch-wide slices.
  6. Place leeks in large bowl of cold water; with hand, swish to remove any sand.
  7. Remove leeks to colander.
  8. Repeat process with fresh water, changing water several times until sand is removed.
  9. Drain leeks well.
  10. In 12-inch skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil on medium-high.
  11. Sprinkle shrimp with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  12. Add half of shrimp to pan; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until just pink and curled, turning once.
  13. Transfer to plate.
  14. Repeat with 1 teaspoon oil and remaining shrimp.
  15. In same skillet, heat remaining tablespoon oil on medium-low.
  16. Add leeks, garlic, and crushed red pepper; stir well.
  17. Cover and cook 10 minutes or until very tender, stirring occasionally.
  18. Uncover and add wine.
  19. Heat to boiling, then reduce heat to medium and simmer 4 to 5 minutes or until wine is reduced by half.
  20. Meanwhile, add fettuccine to boiling water.
  21. Cook 2 minutes less than minimum time that label directs, stirring occasionally.
  22. Reserve 1 cup cooking liquid.
  23. Drain pasta; return to pot.
  24. Add margarine, shrimp, and leek mixture.
  25. Cook on medium 2 minutes or until noodles are al dente and glazed with sauce, tossing frequently.
  26. Add basil, parsley, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  27. Cook 2 minutes longer, tossing and adding some reserved cooking liquid if mixture seems dry.
  28. Divide among serving plates.
  29. With zester, grate a little lemon peel directly over pasta.
  30. Grind black pepper to taste over pasta.

salt, leeks, olive oil, olive oil, shrimp, clove garlic, red pepper, white wine, fettuccine, margarine, fresh basil, parsley, lemon

Taken from www.delish.com/recipefinder/fettuccine-lemony-shrimp-recipe-ghk0211 (may not work)

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