Spaghetti with Arugula Pesto and Seared Jumbo Shrimp

Name: Spaghetti with Arugula Pesto and Seared Jumbo Shrimp
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H25M0.000S
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: european
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh arugula; 1 garlic clove; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound jumbo shrimp; 1 pound spaghetti; Lemon zest, for garnish; 10 parsley leaves, chopped, for garnish

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Level: Easy
Total: 25 min

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min

Yield: 6 servings

Level: Easy
Total: 25 min

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

2 cups fresh arugula

1 garlic clove

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 pound jumbo shrimp

1 pound spaghetti

Lemon zest, for garnish

10 parsley leaves, chopped, for garnish

Directions

Blend the arugula and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. With the machine running, gradually add 1/2 cup of oil, processing until well blended. Transfer the pesto to a large bowl. Stir in the Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Prepare the grill (high heat). Using a knife, cut the back of the shrimp. Brush the shrimp with oil. Sprinkle with salt. Grill the shrimp until just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the shrimp to a plate.
Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
Toss the pasta with the pesto in the large bowl to coat, adding the reserved cooking liquid 1 tablespoon at a time to moisten. Top with the grilled shrimp. Garnish with the lemon zest and parsley.