Fettuccine with Lemony Shrimp
- salt and pepper
- 2 large leeks
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- 1 1/2 lb. shrimp
- 2 clove garlic
- 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
- 1 c. dry white wine
- 1 lb. fettuccine
- 1 tbsp. margarine or butter
- 2 tbsp. finely chopped fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp. finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1 lemon
- Heat large covered saucepot of water to boiling on high.
- Add 2 teaspoons salt.
- Trim and discard root and dark green top from leeks.
- Discard any tough outer leaves.
- Cut leeks lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/4-inch-wide slices.
- Place leeks in large bowl of cold water; with hand, swish to remove any sand.
- Remove leeks to colander.
- Repeat process with fresh water, changing water several times until sand is removed.
- Drain leeks well.
- In 12-inch skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil on medium-high.
- Sprinkle shrimp with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Add half of shrimp to pan; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until just pink and curled, turning once.
- Transfer to plate.
- Repeat with 1 teaspoon oil and remaining shrimp.
- In same skillet, heat remaining tablespoon oil on medium-low.
- Add leeks, garlic, and crushed red pepper; stir well.
- Cover and cook 10 minutes or until very tender, stirring occasionally.
- Uncover and add wine.
- Heat to boiling, then reduce heat to medium and simmer 4 to 5 minutes or until wine is reduced by half.
- Meanwhile, add fettuccine to boiling water.
- Cook 2 minutes less than minimum time that label directs, stirring occasionally.
- Reserve 1 cup cooking liquid.
- Drain pasta; return to pot.
- Add margarine, shrimp, and leek mixture.
- Cook on medium 2 minutes or until noodles are al dente and glazed with sauce, tossing frequently.
- Add basil, parsley, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Cook 2 minutes longer, tossing and adding some reserved cooking liquid if mixture seems dry.
- Divide among serving plates.
- With zester, grate a little lemon peel directly over pasta.
- 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)