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Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

A light yet satisfying dinner featuring succulent shrimp in a aromatic garlic butter sauce tossed with whole wheat pasta. This protein-rich meal activates your fat-burning metabolism while delivering restaurant-quality flavors in just 30 minutes.

10m

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

Servings

385

Calories

32g

Protein

🛒 Ingredients

✓ 8 oz whole wheat pasta
✓ 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
✓ 4 cloves garlic, minced
✓ 2 tablespoons grass-fed butter
✓ 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
✓ 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
✓ 1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
✓ 2 cups fresh spinach
✓ 1/2 lemon, juiced
✓ 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
✓ Sea salt and black pepper to taste
✓ 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook whole wheat pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.

2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

3. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.

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4. Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and oregano. Add to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.

5. Remove shrimp and set aside. Add remaining butter and vegetable broth to the skillet, scraping up any browned bits.

6. Stir in fresh spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted, then return shrimp to the pan.

7. Add cooked pasta to the skillet along with lemon juice and 1/4 cup reserved pasta water. Toss everything together, adding more pasta water if needed for a silky sauce.

8. Divide between two plates, garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

📊 Nutrition per Serving

Calories385 kcal

Protein32g

Carbohydrates38g

Fat11g

Fiber6g

🏷️ Tags

#high-protein#fat-burning#metabolism-boosting#quick-dinner#whole-grain#low-calorie#seafood#gluten-free-option#30-minutes-or-less#fat-switch-diet

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