Shrimp Scampi
 
Ingredients
  • 4 oz. spaghetti style whole grain pasta*
  • ½ pound of fresh wild caught shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 large shallot, diced
  • 1 red pepper, diced
  • 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter**
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 3 garlic cloves, peeled and pressed through garlic press
  • 1/8 cup fresh parsley
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Sea salt to taste
  • Optional: Add peas or spinach for additional vegetables
Instructions
  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. I add a pinch of sea salt and a drop of oil to boiling water before adding pasta
  2. Drain pasta in colander and set aside
  3. Meanwhile, sauté shallots, red pepper and shrimp in large pan on medium heat with extra virgin olive oil and butter
  4. Add lemon zest and juice
  5. When shrimp are fully cooked, add the pasta (shrimp are cooked when they turn from translucent to pink)
  6. Add fresh garlic and parsley
  7. Add salt and pepper
Recipe by Eating by Elaine at http://www.eatingbyelaine.com/2012/08/21/shrimp-scampi/