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
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