Today was busy, on top of being under the weather, and really tired, I didn't want to get in the kitchen, but I knew a glass of wine and cheese tray wouldn't do me any good. I needed a 20 minute meal that was filling and yummy so I went to an old favorite - shrimp and pasta! This is a sure winner, very versatile, and EASY!
Shrimp Pasta
The Stuff:
1 pound cooked shrimp, tails off and deveined (I buy the frozen precooked bags)
Whole wheat pasta
Can of chopped tomatoes with chilies
Juice from 1 lemon
2 cups of spinach
1 roma tomato chopped
1 shallot chopped
1 teaspoon chili flakes
3 cloves of garlic minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
The How To:
FYI on shrimp: I buy a big bag of already cooked shrimp that's been frozen. I put the amount I want in a bowl and fill with luke warm water until defrosted.
- Cook pasta al dente
- Saute the shallots and garlic until shallots are tender
- Add chili flakes and let cook for 3 minutes, adding the chili flakes now opens up the flavors and brings out the heat
- Add canned tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes
- Add salt and pepper to taste
- Add shrimp and lemon juice, cook for 3 minutes
- In a big bowl dump spinach and add fresh tomatoes
- Add pasta, top with shrimp mixture
- Mix around until spinach is wilted, add pasta water if needed
- Serve with garlic bread and fresh asiago cheese
Weight Watcher Friends: 1/2 cup whole wheat pasta, 3oz shrimp and sauce is 5p+
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