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Shrimp and Pea Pasta

This shrimp and pea pasta is the ultimate comfort food dish that's quick to make and tastes absolutely divine. Perfect for any night of the week!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 9 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 5 cups
Calories 279 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz whole wheat thin spaghetti
  • 2 teaspoon olive oil
  • 6 cloves of garlic
  • 1 lb defrosted shrimp preferable with shells and tails removed
  • 1 bag of frozen peas mine was 16oz which was A LOT of peas but I liked it that way
  • 1 can of chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoon whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Kosher salt
  • Fresh ground pepper

Instructions
 

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil for the pasta and cook according to the package.
  • While preparing the pasta heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and shrimp. Sauté until the shrimp just turn pink.
    2 teaspoon olive oil, 6 cloves of garlic, 1 lb defrosted shrimp
  • Add the bag of frozen peas and mix in until defrosting.
    1 bag of frozen peas
  • In a small bowl whisk the broth and flour together. Add it to the skillet and bring it to a boil. Add the lemon thyme and lemon juice.
    1 can of chicken broth, 2 tablespoon whole wheat flour, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, Kosher salt, Fresh ground pepper
  • By this time the spaghetti should be done. Add the drained spaghetti and stir all together allowing the pasta to be coated in the slightly thickened sauce.
    8 oz whole wheat thin spaghetti
  • I got 5 servings about this size and the leftovers were delicious!

Nutrition

Calories: 279kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 25gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.004gCholesterol: 147mgSodium: 342mgPotassium: 379mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 11IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Pasta, peas, Shrimp
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