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Make-Ahead Party Shrimp and Veggie Penne Recipe
Make-Ahead Party Shrimp and Veggie Penne Recipe-February 2024
Feb 12, 2026 8:30 AM

  

Ingredients

Makes 6 servings

  2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined

  2 diced (1/4-inch) red bell peppers

  2 diced (1/4-inch) yellow bell peppers

  6 ripe plum tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

  1/2 cup slivered fresh basil leaves

  3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

  2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots

  Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

  1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

  1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  1/4 teaspoon hot chili oil (see note)

  1 small head of broccoli, cut into small florets (reserve stems for another use)

  3/4 cup cooked fresh peas (if using frozen peas, cook according to package directions)

  12 ounces dried penne

  

Step 1

1. Cook the shrimp in boiling water for 1 to 2 minutes, or until tender. Drain, rinse under cold water and place in a large bowl.

  

Step 2

2. Add the bell peppers, tomatoes, basil, 2 tablespoons of the parsley, the shallots, salt, pepper, lemon juice, 1/3 cup of the olive oil, and the hot chili oil to the bowl. Gently toss with the shrimp, cover and refrigerate for up to 3 hours.

  

Step 3

3. Before serving, bring a pot of water to a boil and blanch the broccoli.

  

Step 4

4. Toss the broccoli and peas with the shrimp and set aside.

  

Step 5

5. Just before serving, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil and the penne. Cook at a rolling boil until just tender.

  

Step 6

6. Drain the penne and toss immediately with the shrimp-and-vegetable sauce. Garnish with the remaining tablespoon of parsley.

  

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 517 calories

  54g carbohydrates

  36g protein

  17g fat

  230mg cholesterol.

  #### Nutritional analysis provided by New Wellness

  Richmond

  Va.

  NOTES:

  Hot chili oil is available in Asian grocery stores, other specialty shops, many supermarkets and through online gourmet sites.

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