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Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Whole Grain Pasta + Zoodles

Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Whole Grain Pasta + Zoodles

Lemon garlic shrimp tossed with whole grain spaghetti and spiralized zucchini. It's a great weeknight meal that tastes delicious and is healthy too!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner, Pasta, Seafood
Cuisine Healthy, Whole Grain
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz whole grain spaghetti
  • 1/2 cup pasta H20
  • 1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 4 tbsp butter divided
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 lb shrimp deveined, raw or cooked
  • 1 whole zucchini spiralized
  • 4 leaves fresh basil torn or chopped
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme leaves only
  • 1 whole lemon juiced
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 1 Parmesan cheese grated or shredded

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add whole grain spaghetti and cook 1-2min less than al dente. Drain pasta EXCEPT for 1/2 cup to RESERVE FOR LATER, and set aside
  • In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add garlic, red pepper flakes and stir.
  • Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally. If using raw shrimp, cook until they become pink and if using already cooked shrimp cook 1-2 minutes until heated through. 
  • Add zoodles to skillet and stir. Add fresh basil, thyme, salt and pepper and pasta at this time along with 1/2 cup reserved pasta water. Increase heat to a simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes. 
  • Squeeze juice of lemon over pasta and add remaining 2 tablespoons butter, and toss pasta until melted. Serve warm and topped with grated parmesan cheese.