Shrimp Pasta With Corn and Basil
Ingredients
Salt and pepper
1 pound pasta, such as linguine or spaghetti
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small garlic clove, minced
1½ pounds small shrimp, preferably wild, peeled and deveined, patted dry
Generous pinch of red-pepper flakes
2 cups tender corn kernels (from 2 or 3 ears)
2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions
2 tablespoons roughly chopped basil, plus more basil leaves for garnish
Preparation
Bring a pot of well-salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook pasta to al dente according to package instructions.
As pasta cooks, put oil in a large skillet over medium. Add garlic. Cook gently without coloring, about 1 minute.
Raise heat to medium-high and add shrimp. Season with salt, pepper and red-pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, until shrimp puff and turn pink, 1 to 2 minutes. Add corn and continue cooking until warmed through.
Drain cooked pasta and transfer to a warm serving bowl. Pour skillet contents over pasta and toss. Sprinkle with scallions and chopped basil. Garnish with basil leaves.
Keywords: Main Pasta Seafood
