NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

7 oz shrimp

2 oz whole grain linguine

0.5 tbsp olive oil

2 cloves garlic

2 tbsp parmesan cheese

1 cup baby spinach

0.5 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp red pepper flakes

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tbsp parsley

PREPARATION

• 1

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

• 2

  Carefully reserve 0.25 cup of the starchy pasta water before draining the noodles.

• 3

  Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season evenly with sea salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.

• 4

  Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

• 5

  Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and sear for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque, then remove and set aside.

• 6

  In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add the minced garlic, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.

• 7

  Add the baby spinach to the skillet and toss for 1 minute until just wilted.

• 8

  Return the cooked linguine and seared shrimp to the skillet.

• 9

  Sprinkle the parmesan cheese over the pasta and pour in the lemon juice and reserved pasta water.

• 10

  Toss everything together vigorously until the cheese melts into a light, creamy sauce that coats the noodles.

• 11

  Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately.