Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta

This lemon garlic shrimp pasta features tender shrimp and a creamy but light sauce filled with bold garlic and citrus flavor.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Course dinner

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 729 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Shrimp

1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon Nutiva liquid coconut oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon thyme
½ teaspoon salt

Pasta and Sauce

12 oz gluten free spaghetti noodles
1 tablespoon Nutiva liquid coconut oil
2 tablespoon dairy free butter
2 tablespoon garlic minced
2 tablespoon dry shallots
¾ teaspoon chili flakes
3 tablespoon cold water
2 tbps tapioca starch
12 oz coconut milk
¼ cup pasta water
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
Juice of half a lemon

Instructions

Shrimp

Boil the pasta according to the package directions for al dente. Then, drain and set aside, reserving ¼ cup of the pasta water.
Combine the shrimp with the smoked paprika, garlic, thyme, and salt in a medium bowl and mix until evenly coated.
Add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Then, cook the shrimp for 2 minutes per side until pink and C-shaped. Remove from the pan.

Pasta Sauce

Melt the butter in the skillet and add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil. Then, add the minced garlic, dry shallots, and chili flakes. Cook, stirring constantly, until they begin to brown.
Combine the cold water and tapioca starch to create a slurry and set it aside.
Add the coconut milk, pasta water, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt to the skillet and stir.
Add the lemon juice, nutritional yeast, and tapioca slurry. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
Turn off the heat and gently stir in the shrimp and pasta. Alternatively, you can stir in the pasta only and serve the shrimp on top.

Notes

This recipe serves four people.
Refrigerate for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
Freeze for up to 3 months in an airtight, freezer-safe container.
Microwave at 1-minute intervals to reheat.
BE SURE to stop cooking your shrimp as soon as they're C-shaped.

Nutrition

Calories: 729kcalCarbohydrates: 76gProtein: 36gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 23gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 183mgSodium: 788mgPotassium: 749mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 371IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 121mgIron: 5mg

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