Ricotta Shrimp Recipe
gulf shrimp, lemon wine evoo sauce, casarecce pasta, fava beans, lemon peel
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the casarecce pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- 2
Sauté the Garlic and Shrimp
In a large skillet, heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add the gulf shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until they turn pink and opaque.
- 3
Add Wine and Fava Beans
Pour in the white wine and bring to a simmer. Add the fava beans and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until heated through.
- 4
Combine Ricotta and Lemon
In a small bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 5
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the shrimp and fava beans. Stir to combine, then add the ricotta mixture and reserved pasta water as needed to create a creamy sauce. Mix until everything is well coated.
- 6
Serve
Serve immediately, garnished with additional lemon zest and a sprinkle of black pepper if desired.