Recipes -- Main Courses
Pasta with Shrimp, Spinach & White Beans Peel & clean shrimp (or use frozen peeled shrimp, thawed)
Mince 2 garlic cloves; smash remaining 4 with broad side of a knife.
In medium bowl, toss shrimp, pepper, minced garlic, 1 Tbl olive oil, salt. Marinade at room temperature for 30 minutes or in refrigerator for 4 hours.
In large skillet, heat 4 smashed garlic, 2 Tbls olive oil over medium heat, stirring, until garlic golden (about 5 mintues). Turn off heat, using slotted spoon, remove garlic & discard.
Cook pasta in boiling water about 8 mintues until al dente; reserve 1/4 cup pasta water; drain pasta and return to pot.
Warm garlic infused oil still in skillet; add shrimp and marinade. Cook 1-2 minutes until shrimp turn pink at edges. Flip shrimp, cook 1 minute longer. Transfer shrimp to bowl using slotted spoon.
Add red pepper flakes to skillet, cook stirring over medium heat about 1 minute. Add flour,stir 1 minute. Stir in white wine,cook stirring 1 minute. Add clam juice, beans. Cook until thick;2-3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup finely grated parmesan and stir until melted. Turn off heat, stir in butter, parsely and lemon juice.
Add shrimp & sauce to pasta and stir to combine. Add pasta water a little at at time if needed. Season with salt, pepper. Serve hot.
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