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Title: Fettucine with Garlic Shrimp and Basil-Mint Pesto
Categories: None
Yield: 1 Servings

4 1/2 c Packed fresh basil leaves
1 1/2 c Packed fresh mint leaves
3/4 c Chopped walnuts; toasted
6 tb Freshly grated Parmesan
-cheese
3 tb Minced garlic
1 c Olive oil plus
2 tb Olive oil
1 1/2 lb Spinach fettucine
1 1/2 lb Uncooked large shrimp;
-peeled, deveined
Salt and freshly ground
-pepper to taste

Cost: $$ - Preparation Time: 25 minutes Difficulty Level: 3 - Servings: 6
Source: Jeffrey Gramm, Fl

1. Finely grind the basil, mint, nuts, Parmesan cheese and 1-1/2 tbsp of
the garlic in a food processor. Gradually add 1 cup of olive oil and
process until it is well blended. Transfer to small bowl; season with salt
and pepper.

2. Cook the fettucine in large pot of boiling salted water until al-dente,
stirring occasionally.

3. Meanwhile, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high
heat. Add shrimp and 1-1/2 tbsp garlic. Saute until the shrimp are cooked
through; remove from heat.

4. Drain the fettucine and return to the same pot. Add basil-mint pesto
mixture and toss to coat. Transfer to a large serving bowl. Arrange the
shrimp over the pasta and serve hot. Posted to The Gourmet Connection
Recipe Page Newsletter by Recipe Page Newsletter
on Aug 24, 1997