Shrimp and Spring Pea Pasta Salad is an incredibly hearty and delightful recipe for any season of the year. The combination of shrimps and peas together with a scent of lemon zest and hot peppers create a perfect harmony which will positively surprise and suit any individual taste.
Toss the shrimp with 2 tbsp Colavita Olive Oil, the minced garlic, half the chopped basil, lemon zest and 1 tsp of Colavita Hot Pepper Spread. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of salted, boiling water according to the package instructions. Add the peas during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
Drain the pasta and peas, and set aside.
Heat a medium frying pan over medium heat. Add the shrimp, along with its marinade, to the pan. Season with a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until the shrimp are pink and firm, about 3-4 minutes.
Transfer the pasta and peas to a large serving bowl. Mix in the cooked shrimp, the remaining chopped basil, an additional 3 tbsp of Colavita Olive Oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and toss to coat.
Garnish with extra lemon zest and the optional sugar snap peas for crunch!
Serve warm or refrigerate for up to 1 day.
Toss the shrimp with 2 tbsp Colavita Olive Oil, the minced garlic, half the chopped basil, lemon zest and 1 tsp of Colavita Hot Pepper Spread. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of salted, boiling water according to the package instructions. Add the peas during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
Drain the pasta and peas, and set aside.
Heat a medium frying pan over medium heat. Add the shrimp, along with its marinade, to the pan. Season with a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until the shrimp are pink and firm, about 3-4 minutes.
Transfer the pasta and peas to a large serving bowl. Mix in the cooked shrimp, the remaining chopped basil, an additional 3 tbsp of Colavita Olive Oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and toss to coat.
Garnish with extra lemon zest and the optional sugar snap peas for crunch!
Serve warm or refrigerate for up to 1 day.