This is a great dish for company!
Ingredients
- 1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 (8 ounce) package sugar snap peas
- ¾ pound peeled and deveined shrimp
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.
Step 2
Blend basil, lemon juice, 3 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, and salt in a blender until smooth.
Step 3
Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir sugar snap peas in hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Add shrimp and red pepper; continue to cook until the shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 5 minutes. Stir basil sauce into the shrimp mixture and remove from heat; spoon over spaghetti to serve.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 279 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat9g | 12% |
Saturated Fat1g | 7% |
Cholesterol86mg | 29% |
Sodium296mg | 13% |
Total Carbohydrate32g | 12% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 8% |
Total Sugars1g | |
Protein15g | |
Vitamin C11mg | 56% |
Calcium58mg | 4% |
Iron3mg | 18% |
Potassium200mg | 4% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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