Spaghetti with Zucchini and Shrimp
INGREDIENTS
- 7 oz spaghetti (200 g)
- 2 zucchinis (one for the cream and one for garnish)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (30 g)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (40 ml)
- 2 anchovies
- 1 garlic clove
- 5 shrimp
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Flour (enough to coat the zucchini for garnish)
INSTRUCTIONS
Prepare the zucchini cream:
- Cut one zucchini into small pieces and sauté in a pan with a clove of garlic for about 10 minutes.
- Remove the garlic and blend the zucchini with the Parmesan cheese, extra virgin olive oil, and anchovies until smooth.
Prepare the zucchini for garnish:
- Slice the second zucchini into thin strips, like spaghetti.
- Lightly coat the strips with flour and fry until golden. Drain on paper towels.
Prepare the shrimp:
- Clean the shrimp, remove the vein, and cut them into coarse pieces.
- Sauté them in a pan with olive oil, salt, and pepper for 2-3 minutes, until cooked.
Cook the pasta:
- Cook the spaghetti al dente in plenty of salted water.
- In the same pan used for the shrimp, add two tablespoons of zucchini cream and a ladle of pasta cooking water.
- Drain the spaghetti and toss them in the pan with the zucchini cream.
Plating:
Place the spaghetti on plates and garnish with the sautéed shrimp and fried zucchini strips. Serve hot.