Penne With Shrimp Recipe
Sautéed deep water 'lobster shrimp,' penne pasta, Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic and avocados tossed with a citrus cream sauce and shredded pecorino cheese.
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Ingredients
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Pasta and Shrimp
Vegetables and Herbs
Sauce
Cheese
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil the Penne
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Preparing the Sauce and Shrimp
- 2
Sauté the Shrimp
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the lobster shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
- 3
Add Tomatoes
Chop the Roma tomatoes and add them to the skillet. Sauté for an additional 2 minutes until the tomatoes soften.
- 4
Make the Cream Sauce
Pour in the heavy cream and lemon juice. Stir in salt and black pepper. Allow the sauce to simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
Combining Ingredients
- 5
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat the pasta in the cream sauce. Stir in the chopped fresh basil.
- 6
Serve with Avocado
Slice the avocado and serve on top of the pasta. Sprinkle shredded pecorino cheese on top before serving.
