Lemon Basil Shrimp and Pasta
Melissa
A zesty one-pot pasta dish is complete after tossing with capers, basil, olive oil, and lemon juice. Serve with focaccia or crusty baguette.
ingredients
- 3 quarts water
- 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
- 1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 3 tablespoons drained capers
- 2 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups baby spinach
directions
- 1
1. Bring 3 quarts water to a boil in a Dutch oven. Add pasta; cook 8 minutes.
- 2
2. Add shrimp to pan; cook 3 minutes or until shrimp are done and pasta is al dente. Drain.
- 3
3. Place pasta mixture in a large bowl. Stir in basil and next 4 ingredients (through salt). Place 1/2 cup spinach on each of 4 plates; top each serving with 1 1/2 cups pasta mixture.
Source: Melissa
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