A very simple and tasty first course, with fresh seasonal artichokes… Pasta with shrimp and artichokes, delicious and quick to prepare, perfect for every occasion. The recipe is very easy, just cook the artichokes and shrimp in a pan, and blend a small part of the artichokes to obtain a creamy sauce, which will help better combine the seasoning with the pasta. Try this dish, it’s really appetizing!
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Winter, Spring
- Energy 208.40 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 32.11 (g) of which sugars 3.03 (g)
- Proteins 15.81 (g)
- Fat 2.23 (g) of which saturated 0.31 (g)of which unsaturated 0.44 (g)
- Fibers 4.28 (g)
- Sodium 502.33 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 300 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 5.64 oz pasta
- 7.05 oz shrimp
- 2 artichokes
- 1 clove garlic
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt
- pepper
Tools
- Pan
- Pot
- Colander
- Bowl
- Hand Blender
Preparation
Clean the artichokes by removing the tips and outer leaves, cut them into wedges, and remove the inner fuzz, if present. If you have the stems, peel them and cut into thin slices.
As you clean them, immerse the artichokes in a bowl with water and lemon juice to prevent them from browning.
Clean the shrimp by removing the shell and the black vein, wash, dry and cut into pieces. If you have the heads, you can use them to prepare a broth, which will be useful for other recipes.
Sauté a clove of garlic in a pan with a dash of oil. Add the artichokes (1), salt them, moisten with half a ladle of hot water, and cook them for about ten minutes until tender.
Take out 2-3 tablespoons (choosing the stems if possible) and blend with an immersion blender. Set aside the creamy sauce obtained.
Add the previously cleaned shrimp to the pan with the artichokes, raise the heat a bit and cook for 2-3 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper (2).
Boil the pasta in salted boiling water for the indicated time. Drain it and pour it into the pan, along with the artichoke cream (3).
Let the flavors blend, stirring over high heat for a minute or two, adding a bit of cooking water if necessary.
Turn off the heat and serve on plates… the pasta with shrimp and artichokes is ready to be served at the table!
Tips and Notes
For this preparation, you can use either fresh or thawed shrimp.
If desired, you can add a sprinkle of parsley or grated lemon zest at the end of cooking.
FAQ
What type of pasta can I use?
All types of semolina pasta, both short and long, are fine. In my case, I chose mezzi rigatoni.
