Name: Shrimp and zucchini garlic pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 oz whole wheat spaghetti; 6 oz cooked shrimp, tails removed; 3/4 medium zucchini, thinly sliced into half-moons; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 3/4 tsp salt; 8 1/2 cups water

Nutrition

Per serving

411 calories

Protein: 45g; 43% of calories
Carbs: 35g; 33% of calories
Fat: 11g; 23% of calories

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Prep 15 min · Cook 10 min

Fill a large pot with water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Add the spaghetti and cook for 9 to 11 minutes until al dente. Drain, reserving a splash of pasta water.
While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the zucchini and a pinch of salt. Cook for 5 minutes until tender and slightly browned.
Add the garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
Add the shrimp, cooked spaghetti, and lemon juice to the skillet. Toss everything together for 2 minutes until the shrimp is heated through, adding a splash of pasta water if the pasta seems dry. Done when heated through.

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