NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

7 oz shrimp

1.5 oz whole wheat spaghetti

0.5 tbsp ghee

0.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

3 clove garlic

0.25 tsp red pepper flakes

1 tbsp lemon juice

0.5 tsp lemon zest

2 tbsp fresh parsley

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

PREPARATION

• 1

  Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the whole wheat spaghetti according to package directions until al dente.

• 2

  While the pasta cooks, pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season them with sea salt and black pepper.

• 3

  In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the ghee and combine with the extra virgin olive oil.

• 4

  Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet, sautéing for about 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.

• 5

  Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.

• 6

  Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest, scraping up any flavorful bits from the bottom of the pan.

• 7

  Drain the pasta, reserving 2 tablespoons of the pasta water, and add both to the skillet with the shrimp.

• 8

  Toss everything together over low heat until the pasta is well-coated in the garlic sauce.

• 9

  Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately.