Easy Shrimp And Veggie Pasta Fresca

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 tablespoons soybean oil (often labeled "vegetable oil")
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 pound shrimp (30 to 35 per lb.), peeled and deveined
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 lemon, juiced and zested
• 1 (8 ounce) package farfalle or bow-tie pasta, cooked according to package directions
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 3/4 cup shelled edamame, thawed
• 1 carrot, cut into matchstick-size pieces
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon italian parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat soybean oil in large skillet over medium high heat.
• add garlic and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• add shrimp, lemon juice and red pepper flakes. cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until shrimp is pink and cooked through.
• add carrots, edamame, bell peppers and tomatoes. cook, stirring frequently, until the carrots are tender.
• add pasta, salt, pepper, cheese, parsley and lemon zest. cook, tossing gently, until thoroughly heated.
• top with parmesan cheese, if desired.