Linguine with Escarole & Shrimp
Recipe from EatingWell

Lots of tangy lemon, fresh tomatoes, escarole and shrimp create an incredible sauce for whole-wheat pasta. Serve with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc and whole-grain bread.


Linguine with Escarole & Shrimp


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Prep Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Servings: 6 servings, about 1 1/3 cups each
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Ingredients
 
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  • 8  ounces  whole-wheat linguineOn Sale
  • 4  teaspoons  extra-virgin olive oil, dividedOn Sale
  • 1  pound  peeled and deveined raw shrimp, (16-20 per pound)On Sale
  • 3/4  teaspoon  salt, dividedOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  freshly ground pepper, plus more to tasteOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  minced garlicOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  white wineOn Sale
  • 1  pint  grape or cherry tomatoes, halvedOn Sale
  • 16  cups  thinly sliced escarole, (2-3 heads) or chard leavesOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  clam juice, or water (see Shopping Tip)On Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  cornstarchOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  lemon juiceOn Sale
  • 6    lemon wedges, for garnishOn Sale

Directions
1.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook linguine until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes or according to package directions.
2.
Meanwhile, heat 3 teaspoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook until pink and curled, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
3.
Add garlic and the remaining 1 teaspoon oil to the pan and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Add wine and cook until reduced by half, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes. Add escarole (or chard) in handfuls, stirring until it wilts before adding more; cook, stirring occasionally, until the greens are tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Whisk clam juice (or water) and cornstarch in a small bowl then add to the pan; simmer until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Return the shrimp and any accumulated juices to the pan, add lemon juice, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper and cook until heated through, about 1 minute.
4.
Drain the linguine and return it to the pot. Add the sauce; toss to coat. Serve with lemon wedges.

Tip:
Shopping Tip: Some bottled clam juices are very high in sodium, so salt the recipe accordingly. We like the Bar Harbor brand (120 mg sodium per 2-ounce serving). Look for it with the canned fish or in the seafood department of your supermarket.

Nutrition information
Calories 271, Total Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 112 mg, Sodium 502 mg, Carbohydrate 37 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 20 g, Potassium 751 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin A 70%, Vitamin C 30%. Exchanges: Starch 2,Vegetable 1,Lean Meat 2. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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