Pan Seared Shrimp And Arugula Pesto Recipes

Steps:

• Blend the arugula and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. With the machine running, gradually add 1/2 cup of oil, processing until well blended. Transfer the pesto to a large bowl. Stir in the Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Prepare the grill (high heat). Using a knife, cut the back of the shrimp. Brush the shrimp with oil. Sprinkle with salt. Grill the shrimp until just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the shrimp to a plate.
• Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
• Toss the pasta with the pesto in the large bowl to coat, adding the reserved cooking liquid 1 tablespoon at a time to moisten. Top with the grilled shrimp. Garnish with the lemon zest and parsley.

Steps:

• 1. Bring stock to simmer and keep over low heat. 2. Heat 1T oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle shrimp with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper. Add shrimp to pan, cook 1 minute. Remove pan from heat. 3. Heat remaining T oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots, garlic to pan, cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add rice, cook 1 minute. Stir in wine; cook 1 minute or until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly. Add 1 cup stock; cook 4 minutes or until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly. Stir remaining stock, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring frequently (about 25 minutes total). Stir in shrimp; cook 1 minute or until done. Stir in cheese, butter, remaining salt and pepper. Remove from heat; stir in arugula and basil.

Steps:

• To make the pesto combine all of the ingredients into a food processor and blend until a paste is formed and set aside.
• Using a saucepot, combine the rice and the butter and mix well over medium heat. Cook it stirring until a roasted aroma develops. Add the liquid in several additions, stirring the rice frequently. Cook the risotto until the rice is al dente, and most of the liquid is absorbed, it should take about 20 minutes. The texture should be creamy.
• Add the pesto to the risotto and mix well. Cook another minute.
• Saute the shrimp in olive oil until pink and tails are curled, about 3 to 5 minutes. To serve, plate the risotto in the center of the plate and top with the shrimp.

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute shrimp and garlic in oil for 3 minutes. Add wine and seasoning; cook and stir 3-5 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink. Serve with rice; sprinkle with parsley.