Shrimp Nests
From: ParentsThe pasta makes a nest for the shrimp mixture in this easy dinner recipe.
Servings: 4 servings
Prep: 10 mins
Total: 15 mins
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Ingredients
4 ounces dry angel hair pasta
1 clove garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 cup cooked baby shrimp
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
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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