Lemon and Herb Shrimp Pasta

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 304.1
  • Total Fat: 5.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 113.3 mg
  • Sodium: 161.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 43.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.5 g
  • Protein: 21.3 g

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Introduction

Great for a light supper in the summer when fresh herbs are plentiful and less expensive, but delicious all year round. Great for a light supper in the summer when fresh herbs are plentiful and less expensive, but delicious all year round.
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    1 lb linguine
    2 T Extra Virgin Olive oil
    1 small onion - diced
    2 cloves garlic - diced
    1 lb Jumbo Shrimp - raw, peeled, and deveined
    .25 C dry white wine
    2 - 3 T fresh parsley
    2 T fresh basil
    2 - 3 t fresh thyme
    Juice and zest of one lemon
    up to 1 C pasta water
    salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Peel and devein shrimp. Rinse and pat dry. Set aside.
Boil linguine in salted water, about 8-9 minutes.
Meanwhile, Saute onion in oil. Med-low heat for 3 minutes.
Add minced garlic and sautee for 2 minutes.
Add shrimp and saute until near done (about 4 minutes)
Add wine, lemon juice and zest.
Add herbs, salt and pepper.
Add pasta water to thicken sauce (up to one cup)
Toss in linguine until fully coated with sauce.

Serve with grated parmesean cheese and lemon wedges (not included in Nutritional Information)

Makes 8 servings.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TRISHSHAW.