Shrimp and Spinach Pasta

Name: Shrimp and Spinach Pasta
Yield: Serves 4; 1 1/2 cups per serving
Ingredients: 8 ounces dried whole-grain linguine, spaghetti, or vermicelli; 6 ounces spinach, chopped (about 4 cups); 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced crosswise; 1 small red bell pepper, cut into thin strips; 1 pound raw medium shrimp, peeled, rinsed, and patted dry; 2 medium garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

January 26, 2012

You won’t need a separate pan to cook the spinach for this attractive dish. Just pour the pasta and cooking water over the spinach to blanch it. Quick and easy!

Recipe information

Yield
Serves 4; 1 1/2 cups per serving

Ingredients

8 ounces dried whole-grain linguine, spaghetti, or vermicelli

6 ounces spinach, chopped (about 4 cups)

2 teaspoons olive oil

1 small red onion, thinly sliced crosswise

1 small red bell pepper, cut into thin strips

1 pound raw medium shrimp, peeled, rinsed, and patted dry

2 medium garlic cloves, minced

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/8 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Preparation

Step 1
Prepare the pasta using the package directions, omitting the salt.
Step 2
Put the spinach in a large colander in the sink. Pour the pasta and cooking water over the spinach. Drain well.
Step 3
Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the onion and bell pepper for about 3 minutes, or until soft, stirring frequently.
Step 4
Stir in the shrimp and garlic. Cook for 3 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink, stirring frequently.
Step 5
Add the pasta mixture, pepper, and salt to the shrimp mixture, stirring to combine. Remove from the heat. Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
Nutrition Information
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(Per serving)
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Calories: 331
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Total fat: 4.0g
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Saturated: 0.5g
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Trans: 0.0g
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Polyunsaturated: 1.0g
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Monounsaturated: 2.0g
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Cholesterol: 168mg
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Sodium: 306mg
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Carbohydrates: 49g
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Fiber: 9g
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Sugars: 4g
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Protein: 28g
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Calcium: 109mg
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Potassium: 604mg
Dietary Exchanges
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3 starch
Step 22
1 vegetable
Step 23
3 very lean meat

American Heart Association Low-Salt Cookbook, 4th Edition

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