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Lemon Basil Shrimp & Pasta


  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This one-pot shrimp & pasta dish is a delicious way to get your protein and it is super quick and easy.


Ingredients

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  • 3 quarts water
  • 8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
  • 1 lb. peeled & deveined extra large shrimp
  • 1/4 c. chopped fresh basil (I used a combo of fresh and lightly dried)
  • 3 T. drained capers
  • 2 T. extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 T. fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 t. salt
  • 2 c. fresh baby spinach

Instructions

  1. Bring 3 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot or Dutch oven, adding a little salt, if desired. Add pasta and cook for 8 minutes.
  2. Add shrimp to the pot and cook for 3 more minutes or until shrimp is done and pasta is al dente. Drain.
  3. Place pasta in a large bowl and stir in basil, capers, olive oil, lemon juice and salt.
  4. Place about 1/2 cup of baby spinach into each serving dish and top with 1 1 /2 cups of pasta mixture.