Lemon Basil Pasta and Shrimp

Ingredients

• ½ lb. linguine
• ¾ lb. cooked frozen shrimp, thawed and drained
• 2 Tbs. unsalted butter, melted
• 1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
• 2 Tbs fresh basil leaves
• ¾ Tsp. garlic salt
• ¼ Tsp. black pepper
• ¼ C. grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Cook linguine according to package directions, add shrimp during the last 30 seconds of cooking time.
2. Drain immediately.
3. Return linguine mixture to pan.
4. Combine next 5 ingredients in a bowl.
5. Toss with cooked linguine and shrimp.
6. Sprinkle cheese over mixture and serve immediately.

Recipe Summary:

Yield: 4 servings
Preparation Time:  5 minutes
Cook Time:  10 minutes

 

Nutrition Facts:

Calories:  376
Fat:  9.5 grams
Protein:  27.8
Carbohydrate:  43.3 grams
Sodium:  712 milligrams

Source: Recipe adapted from The NC 5 A Day Toolkit.