Shrimp Nests
The pasta makes a nest for the shrimp mixture in this easy dinner recipe.
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
4 servings
Ingredients
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4 ounces dry angel hair pasta
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 red bell pepper, chopped
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3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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1 cup cooked baby shrimp
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon pepper
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1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
Directions
1
Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, saute garlic and pepper with 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes. Stir in shrimp, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes more to heat through.
2
Drain pasta and return to pan. Toss with 2 tablespoons oil and basil. Use a fork to twirl the pasta into nests on each serving plate. Spoon some of the shrimp mixture into each nest.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 242, Total Fat 11 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Sodium 228 mg, Carbohydrate 24 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 12 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 3%, Iron 13%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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