Angel Hair Pasta With Shrimp And Snow Peas Recipe

Indulge in this elegant and surprisingly quick Angel Hair Pasta dish! Creamy pesto sauce, succulent shrimp, and crisp snow peas create a symphony of flavors in just 20 minutes. This recipe utilizes a handy freezer pesto shortcut for ultimate convenience. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a sophisticated gathering.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 905.5 kcal
Protein 64g
Rating 4.8 (13 Reviews)
Angel Hair Pasta With Shrimp And Snow Peas

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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Ingredients for Angel Hair Pasta With Shrimp And Snow Peas

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Large Shrimp
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • Pesto Sauce
  • Fresh Cream
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Parmesan Cheese
  • Worcestershire Sauce
  • White Pepper
  • Tabasco Sauce
  • Angel Hair Pasta
  • Red Pepper
  • Snow Peas

How to Make Angel Hair Pasta With Shrimp And Snow Peas

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and cook for 2-3 minutes, until golden brown.
  2. Gradually whisk in 1 cup of milk and ½ cup of heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency (about 3-5 minutes).
  3. Stir in ½ cup of frozen pesto, 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley, 2 cloves of minced garlic, ¼ cup of grated Parmesan cheese, ½ teaspoon of salt, ¼ teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce, and a dash of Tabasco sauce. Stir until well combined.
  4. Reduce heat to low and keep warm, stirring occasionally.
  5. Cook 8 ounces of angel hair pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions.
  6. While the pasta cooks, blanch 1 cup of snow peas and ½ cup of sliced bell pepper in a separate pot of boiling water for 1-2 minutes, until bright green and crisp-tender. Use a handheld strainer for easy transfer from boiling water to ice bath.
  7. Drain the pasta reserving about ½ cup of pasta water. Add the pasta to the warm sauce, tossing to coat. If needed, add a little pasta water to loosen the sauce.
  8. Divide the pasta among individual serving bowls. Top each serving with 8 ounces of cooked shrimp and the blanched snow peas and bell pepper.
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

47 g

Sugar

16g

Fat

166g

Carbs

23g