Make your Italian pasta nights even fancier with this Shrimp and Leek Spaghetti recipe. All your guests will be very impressed and it doesn’t even take that long to make.
Isn’t it nice when you find a dinner party recipe that’s quick to make? – so on those last minute special occasions you don’t have stress about slaving away to make something extra complicated.
This recipe has all the textures and flavors that a gourmet dish should have and it is a real homemade treat.
To make Shrimp and Leek Spaghetti, you will need the following ingredients:So, how to make Shrimp and Leek Spaghetti?
In a saucepan over high heat, cook pasta according to package instructions, using no salt and fat. Once cooked, drain pasta from the water and reserving ½ cup cooking liquid. Set aside and cover pasta to keep warm.
While the pasta is cooking, dry the shrimps with paper towels. Season with ¼ teaspoon salt and pepper.
In a large nonstick skillet over high heat, heat half the olive oil then cook the shrimp, stirring often, for 3-4 minutes until cooked through. Remove from heat to set aside on a plate and cover to keep warm. Keep the drippings in the skillet.
In the same skillet over medium-high heat, cook, stirring often, the leek, garlic, remaining oil, and remaining ½ teaspoon salt for 2-3 minutes until the leek has softened.
Add peas, cream, lemon zest, lemon juice and the reserved cooking liquid from the pasta. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Add cooked shrimp to the sauce and toss to coat.
In 4 serving bowls, divide the pasta evenly and top each bowl with shrimp and sauce. Garnish with sprinkles of dill before serving immediately.
Now you can make your own Shrimp and Leek Spaghetti for your own friends and family. A delicious seafood Italian that is easy to make and serves up perfection every time. Do you love this recipe as much as we do? Tag #cookmerecipes in your posts and let us know what you think
Superb dish! My family loved this recipe for Shrimp and Leek Spaghetti. It became a favorite during our pasta nights! Thank you for this easy, delicious meal!
Delicioso!
Wow, made this for our date night! Super quick and delish. My hubby loved it, we felt fancy. ❤️
Superb!
Superb flavors! Made this for our anniversary dinner, and it was a hit! My husband couldn't stop complimenting me. Easy to follow, and quick to prepare. This will become a regular in our home!
I made this Shrimp and Leek Spaghetti for my wife's birthday dinner and it was a hit! So easy to prepare, yet so fancy. Really impressed my guests.
Amazing! I made this for friends' visit, and they were blown away!
Superb and quick!
Oh my gosh, this Shrimp and Leek Spaghetti was a hit at my last dinner party! I was so proud to show off my cooking skills. It was simple to make and tasted gourmet. Can't wait to whip it up again for my friends.
I made this Shrimp and Leek Spaghetti for our anniversary. It was super easy and a big hit! The flavors were amazing. My husband couldn't believe I made it so fast. Will definitely be making it again!
Delicious! I made this for my wife’s birthday dinner. The flavors were perfect, and it was so easy to whip up. Everyone loved it! Will definitely be making it again for our next gathering.
I made this Shrimp and Leek Spaghetti for my husband's birthday. The flavours were fantastic and it was so simple to prepare. Everyone loved it, even the kids.
Simply delicious dish! Whipped it up for a last-minute dinner party and everyone loved it. The shrimp and leeks blended perfectly! A true winner in my household.
Loved it! Made this for friends and they went crazy over it! So easy and delicious - perfect for quick dinner parties!
Simply delicious dish! My family devoured it faster than I could serve. Loved the shrimp and leeks together! Perfect for our Friday family night - got raving reviews!
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