Fish,  Healthy,  Pasta,  Spicy,  Vegetables

Zesty Lemon Shrimp Pasta

April 4, 2012 /

Ok, so again this being grown up thing? When did this happen?

The getting up and going to work thing is overrated. Yea yea, money is nice…but man, if I could just get an extra hour of sleep everyday that would be saaawweeet!

To add the grownupness…Patrick and I stumbled across a house that we like and decided to go look at it.

One of those things that we drive by it every day to work and decided “what the heck” why not go and check it out just for fun?

Talk about your all time backfires.

Guess who the dumb girl is that really likes this house is even though it needs A TON of work??

::points both thumbs at dumb self::

This girl!

I am lucky enough to be able to see the potential in a house even when it is in really bad shape. My whole family really has been fixing up houses ever since I can remember. My mom’s parents are that way and so are mine.

Wouldn’t it be great to move into a house and be able to really make it your own? Clean slate?

Gosh, it is amazing how quickly things can happen sometimes. I don’t want Patrick and I to be forced into a home just because we just happened to stumble across and liked. I say forced because the agent claims there is another offer, although we aren’t sure how reliable the relator is that is representing the seller. Puts pressure on us to act swiftly if we are truly interested.

I also don’t want to look at 30-40 houses just because other people said that is what they have done to find a house. I mean I don’t want us to feel pressured to do what others have done if we really like the house we saw.

Sounds strange doesn’t it? It is weird.

Normally I am the kind of person that takes her time and really wants to pursue all avenues before I jump into something, but for some reason this house is making me go against my grain. I hate it! haha

Patrick is of course so supportive of me and how I feel about just about everything. We went and talked to a loan officer to see our options for a house that needs serious reno and it seems we have an avenue we can go down, if we choose to.

Our next step is to get an estimate from a contractor on what he thinks the renovation repairs will be. We are working with our agent to get that set up.

I suppose if there truly is another offer and it goes through it really wasn’t meant to be, but I really like the idea of making a house our own.

I see how proud my parents are of the things they have done. I want Patrick and I to have that too. Silly perhaps.

Anyways, that is my rambling for the day…sometimes it just helps to get it out even if it seems silly ya know?

The recipe I am sharing with you would be good for the last day Friday of Lent we have coming up.

You know why? Because it shrimp! Nom Noms.

Adapted from this recipe.

Ingredients for Pasta:

  • 6 ounces whole wheat penne pasta (uncooked)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup broccoli
  • 1/2 cup mini sweet red peppers
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 15-17 fresh medium raw shrimp, deveined
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon freshly chopped parsley
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Cook pasta according to the directions and drain.

Melt butter in a medium sized skillet. Add the garlic, broccoli, and peppers. Cook over medium heat until broccoli is bright green and peppers are crisply tender.

Add shrimp, crushed red pepper, and lemon juice. Cook this stirring constantly until shrimp turn pink. About 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper as needed.

Add the cooked pasta and lemon zest to the pan and toss lightly with the shrimp mixture.

Sprinkle each serving ( 1 1/2 cups) with Parmesan and parsley.

There you have it! A healthy meal for you that take no time at all. Easy right?

Do any of you have an advice for first time home buyers? Any advice is appreciated.

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62 Comments

  • Ramona

    April 4, 2012 at 10:39 am

    Pasta and shrimp… winner dinner! 🙂 Good luck with your house buying… it’s a great time to buy… but you have to know what you’re getting into and both agree. Now it’s a couple’s decision… somethings the art of compromise sucks. LOL! 🙂

    • RavieNomNoms

      April 4, 2012 at 11:01 am

      Thank you Ramona! Unfortunately I don’t think we are going to get the one that I really liked, which I don’t think Patrick is all too upset about. Oh well I suppose right? And Compromising does suck 😉

  • Becci

    April 4, 2012 at 11:00 am

    My only advice is to follow your own – take your time and enjoy the process. If the fixer-upper is your style, then hire your own agent to help you find those types of houses. Believe me, there are plenty of them! And most homes DO fall into that category, even if they are not marketed as such. There’s always something to do. 🙂 And on the shrimp – one of my FAVORITE quick dinners! yum!

  • Tya @ Note Etc.

    April 4, 2012 at 11:25 am

    that’s what pasta I love, there is vegetable, easy to make and have light flavor, couldn’t resist it

    cheers

  • Tina@flourtrader

    April 4, 2012 at 12:08 pm

    As far as I am concerned shrimp and lemon were made for each other. Which makes me pretty interested in this delicious recipe. I like that it is a light pasta dish without heavy sauce. Sometimes we want that instead of the other.
    Regarding your house hunt, I find that too much looking puts you in a rut where everything starts looking the same. So do not go on a mega hunt, just set aside a few hours a week and look on the net or in the paper and visit some that you like. Make notes on what you require and what you do not desire as well. Good luck.

    • RavieNomNoms

      April 4, 2012 at 12:52 pm

      Thanks for the advice Tina! It is much appreciated. I always like to hear what others have to say about their experiences with houses and all that.

      I agree! I think pastas with lighter sauces leave me feeling less SUPER full and uncomfortable. Plus lemon is just a great thing pretty much in all areas of cooking.

  • Kiri W.

    April 4, 2012 at 1:51 pm

    The pasta? OMNOMNOM. Delicious.
    The house – wow, that’s a big project! My family never was of the fixing kind, so I tip my hat to you. I am sure you’ll make it your dream house!

  • Choc Chip Uru

    April 4, 2012 at 2:02 pm

    My dad says shrimp and lemon are a perfect combination – after seeing your pics I have to agree 🙂
    And good luck for your house! When you find the one you will know 😀

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

  • elsellin

    April 4, 2012 at 4:56 pm

    My advice is to follow your gut. YOU know when you know. We bought the 5th house we looked at. We just knew when we walked in. The extra work is tough, but if you know what you are doing, and know you can afford the work, then it isn’t an issue. Remodeling can be fun and rewarding (if you know what you are doing)! Good Luck!!!

  • Abby

    April 4, 2012 at 9:37 pm

    Ohh this is the kind of meal that you want to eat after a day at the beach…or to remind you of a day at the beach! I’m not much help for home buying advice, I’ve haven’t owned a home yet, but I’d be happy to sit and eat this and listen 🙂

    • RavieNomNoms

      April 5, 2012 at 8:20 am

      Thanks very much Hester! I am sure this won’t be the last house we look at. Seems like this one has already has a very interested buyer, not that I’m not, but the process seems to be too far along to pursue. Oh well, the right one will come along.

      I hope you enjoy it!

  • Kristina

    April 5, 2012 at 8:46 pm

    Hahah uh oh.. you really are grown up now huh? That’s so exciting you’re buying a new house! And even more fun that you really get to make it your own, hope it all works out! And the pasta looks de-licioussss! Your plating is gorgeous with the blue 🙂 Perfect ending to lent… bring on the chocolate on Easter Sunday!

    • RavieNomNoms

      April 6, 2012 at 9:22 am

      I know!! How did this happen Kristina?! Thanks so much for your well wishes, they are so much appreciated!

      Thanks! Blue is one of my favorite colors, you know being a Penn Stater and all 😉

  • Kim Kelly - Liv Life (@LivLifeToo)

    April 6, 2012 at 1:00 am

    A house?? Yay!! So exciting! That’s seriously grown up you know. I remember our first house and it all went so fast and then we were homeowners and then it hit… responsibility. So fun though!
    And congrats on the top 9! Awesome, awesome pasta!

    • RavieNomNoms

      April 6, 2012 at 9:22 am

      I know isn’t it?! It is more nerve racking than anything else at this point! The going through all the hoops and try to make a deal…AHHH!

      Thanks so much!

    • RavieNomNoms

      April 6, 2012 at 9:23 am

      Thank you Liz! Don’t congratulate just yet. We are in the preliminary stages right now with the house, but I hope it goes well!

      I will however accept the congrats for the Top 9, thank you!

  • Becky

    April 6, 2012 at 6:50 am

    Pasta and shrimp are made for each other, especially with lemon! Great Dinner!

    Good luck on house hunting! You will know, when it’s the right house! We bought our current house after seeing only one other house, it was meant to be, and we love it here.

    Congrats on the Top 9 today!

    • RavieNomNoms

      April 6, 2012 at 9:24 am

      Thank you so much Becky! And thank you so much for making me feel better about not looking at 30 houses. So glad that there is someone out there that only looked at 2 houses and found one they loved. You have made me more positive about the house situation so thank you!

  • Margaret

    April 6, 2012 at 10:17 am

    Looks good. I’m going to make it for my cooking club later this month – the theme is citrus so it works. I’ll have to double or triple the recipe but it should work. And the whole wheat pasta and veggies helps me on my new eating habits. Thanks for the recipe.

  • sprint2thetable

    April 6, 2012 at 10:32 am

    Isn’t it funny how you wake up one day and realize you’re an adult? 🙂

    Good luck with the house-process. It’s not fun going through the stress of it, but soooo worth it in the end!

  • Gina

    April 6, 2012 at 12:27 pm

    The best advice I could give you on finding a house, is that you will know it the moment you walk in the door. Sounds silly, but every house I’ve ever bought, I walked in and said, yes this is the one. You are a smart girl and I know you will find the one. Congrats on Top 9 and hope you and your family have a wonderful Easter.
    -Gina-

  • suzisoutlook

    April 6, 2012 at 2:37 pm

    Good luck to you on the house, it can be is a scary but a very exciting adventure. This pasta looks yummy and Congrats on the Top 9. Hope you have a lovely weekend.

  • Nancy/SpicieFoodie

    April 6, 2012 at 5:16 pm

    Congratulations on the Foodbuzz top 9! The pasta looks and sounds delicious. Also good luck on the house. P.S. The grownup thing isn’t always all it’s cracked up to be 😉

  • Mei-i @gastronomic nomad

    April 6, 2012 at 7:24 pm

    Love this simple, gorgeous looking pasta! Congrats on top 9!!! Good luck with your new home. Make sure to post pictures of it at work!!

  • Ann Mc (@AnnHolly)

    April 6, 2012 at 11:01 pm

    The pasta looks delicious and I always admire folks who can remodel houses. My sister and her husband are amazing at it and either build or remodel homes all the time (they move a LOT). I had a house built and haven’t changed a thing that didn’t need to be done. I’m SO not that person! Best of luck and if it happens, I can’t wait to see your progress and photos…you’ll have remodeling AND blogging to do, girlfriend!

  • Kita (@passthesushi)

    April 15, 2012 at 9:56 pm

    I am lucky to have met BF after he already purchased this house because I am not sure I could handle that kind of pressure. Congrats on the top 9 (late!) and I love the looks of this dish. I don’t get shrimp often but when I do I remember how much I love them.