This savory nutty baked shrimp dinner takes less than 15 minutes to make. It's a quick, light dinner with a cooking method that leaves the shrimp juicy, firm and flavorful. Crunchy walnut and grated Parmesan cheese provide texture and flavor.
Short cut elbow macaroni is used in the side dish. The spinach is added just before the pasta is drained so it just wilts, which is all the cooking it needs. Many Roman recipes reflect the times when the Mediterranean was controlled by Rome. Raisins in this dish are an example of Middle Eastern influence.
Helpful Hints:
_ Any type of small pasta or leftover pasta pieces can be used.
_ Buy peeled and deveined shrimp for easy preparation.
Countdown:
_ Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
_ Place water for pasta on to boil.
_ Make shrimp.
_ Make pasta dish.
Shopping List:
To buy: } pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, 1 container plain breadcrumbs, 1 small container no-salt-added chicken broth, 1 small package broken walnuts, 1 bag washed, ready-to-eat spinach, 1 small package Parmesan cheese, 1 small box elbow macaroni and 1 small package raisins.
Staples: olive oil, salt and black peppercorns.
