Garlic Lemon Shrimp Pasta
Linguini tossed with garlic, lemon, parsley, shrimp, and plant butter for a quick weeknight pasta. Verify the seafood, seasonings, and optional cheese before cooking.
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A quick seafood pasta built around shrimp, olive oil, and label-verified plant butter. The optional cheese and seasoning blend should be checked separately.
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- •Choose plain shrimp or verify any prepared shrimp package for marinades and added ingredients. Thaw frozen shrimp safely in the refrigerator or according to the package directions.
- •Check the plant butter, Italian seasoning, and optional non-dairy Parmesan for ingredients and cross-contact statements that matter to you.
- •Shrimp is a major food allergen. Do not serve it to anyone with a shellfish allergy.
- •Ingredient formulas and personal tolerance can change. Re-check packaged ingredients before each batch.
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- •Use a label-verified non-dairy Parmesan, or leave the cheese out.
- •Add up to 2 cups spinach with the pasta if desired.
- •Use a neutral oil for some or all of the plant butter if that better fits your needs.
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- •Cook the shrimp until opaque and firm and verify the thickest piece reaches 145°F with a food thermometer.
- •Avoid overcooking the shrimp; it can become tough quickly after it is fully cooked.
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Ingredients
- •8 ounces linguini
- •1 pound shrimp, 31-40 size, thawed, peeled, and tails removed
- •4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- •1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- •4 tablespoons label-verified dairy-free plant butter, divided
- •1 tablespoon olive oil
- •1 tablespoon label-verified Italian seasoning
- •1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- •2 cups spinach, optional
- •Juice of 1 lemon
- •Label-verified non-dairy Parmesan, optional
Instructions
- 1.Cook the linguini in salted water until al dente according to the package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- 2.Pat the thawed shrimp dry and season it with the Italian seasoning.
- 3.Return the pot to medium heat. Add the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of the plant butter.
- 4.Add the garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for no more than 1 minute, just until fragrant.
- 5.Add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook until opaque and firm, about 2 minutes on the first side and 1 to 2 minutes on the other side. Verify the thickest shrimp reaches 145°F.
- 6.Add the drained pasta and remaining plant butter. Toss until the butter melts, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed.
- 7.If using spinach, add it and toss until wilted. Remove the pot from the heat and add the lemon juice and parsley.
- 8.Serve immediately with optional label-verified non-dairy Parmesan.
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