Shrimp and Leek Spaghetti

Source : Cook Pasta According To Directions Reserve 3/4 Cup Cooking Liquid Before Draining While Pasta Cooks Heat Half Of The Oil In A Large Nonstick Skillet O...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : September 25, 2025

Step:

  1. Cook pasta according to directions. Reserve 3/4 cup cooking liquid before draining.

  2. While pasta cooks, heat half of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add 1/2 tsp salt and pepper to oil. Pat shrimp dry, and add to skillet, stirring often until shrimp are opaque, 3-4 minutes. Transfer shrimp out of skillet and keep warm. Do not clean remaining liquid out of skillet.

  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining oil, leek, garlic, and 1/2 tsp salt. Cook, stirring often, until leek is slightly tender, 2-3 minutes.

  4. Add cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, and reserved pasta water. Simmer until sauce begins to thicken, about 2-3 minutes. Add shrimp and snap peas, toss to coat. Turn off heat, but keep pan on burner until snap peas and shrimp are heated through, 2-3 minutes.

  5. Serve shrimp and sauce over pasta. Garnish with a squirt of lemon juice and shredded Parmesan cheese, and sprinkle with the fresh dill.


Ingredients

  1. 1 box whole grain spaghetti
  2. 1.5 lbs peeled medium shrimp (I go with tails off)
  3. 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
  4. 2 cups chopped leek
  5. 4 cloves garlic, minced
  6. 1 package frozen baby snap peas, thawed
  7. 3/8 cup heavy cream
  8. 3 tsp lemon zest
  9. 3 tbsp lemon juice
  10. 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill

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