Healthy Garlic Shrimp Pasta
Healthy Garlic Shrimp Pasta might be just the main course you are searching for. This pescatarian recipe serves 6 and costs $3.12 per serving. One serving contains 529 calories, 38g of protein, and 15g of fat. A few people made this recipe, and 22 would say it hit the spot. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 30 minutes. It is brought to you by Well Plated. Head to the store and pick up garlic, fresh parsley, red pepper flakes, and a few other things to make it today. With a spoonacular score of 93%, this dish is amazing. Similar recipes include Healthy Shrimp Piccata Pasta, Healthy Garlic Shrimp and Quinoa Grits, and Healthy Tomato “Cream” Sauce with Roasted Shrimp Pasta.
Servings: 6
Preparation duration: 10 minutes
Cooking duration: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon black pepper, divided
12 ounces frozen broccoli, thawed and drained
1/4 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
16 ounces frozen mixed vegetables, thawed and drained
3 cloves garlic, minced
Zest and juice of 1 large or 2 small lemons
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish
12 ounces whole-wheat linguine or similar thin pasta noodles
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, divided (use less if sensitive to spice)
1 shallot, peeled and diced
1 pound fresh or frozen raw shrimp, peeled, tails removed, and patted dry (if frozen, thaw in the refrigerator overnight before using)
Equipment:
frying pan
pot
Cooking instruction summary:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente, according to package directions. Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water, drain remaining water, then toss with a bit of olive oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the shallot and cool until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 additional minute. Add the shrimp, then sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon red pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Saut, stirring to coat with garlic, just until cooked through (both sides will be pink and opaque), about 3 minutes. Remove to a plate and set aside.Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium high. Add the broccoli and other vegetables, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon red pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Cook until the vegetables are hot and lightly sauted, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the white wine and return the shrimp to the skillet, then cook for 2 minutes, allowing the wine to reduce. Stir in the lemon zest and juice and remove from heat.Add the pasta to the skillet and toss. If the pasta is too dry, add a bit of the reserved pasta water. Serve warm, topped with parsley and Parmesan.
Step by step:
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente, according to package directions. Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water, drain remaining water, then toss with a bit of olive oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
2. Add the shallot and cool until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
3. Add the garlic and cook 1 additional minute.
4. Add the shrimp, then sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon red pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Saut, stirring to coat with garlic, just until cooked through (both sides will be pink and opaque), about 3 minutes.
5. Remove to a plate and set aside.
6. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium high.
7. Add the broccoli and other vegetables, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon red pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Cook until the vegetables are hot and lightly sauted, 4 to 5 minutes.
8. Add the white wine and return the shrimp to the skillet, then cook for 2 minutes, allowing the wine to reduce. Stir in the lemon zest and juice and remove from heat.
9. Add the pasta to the skillet and toss. If the pasta is too dry, add a bit of the reserved pasta water.
10. Serve warm, topped with parsley and Parmesan.
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