Espaguetis con calamares y Romesco

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats while being more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative.

red bell peppers

🥗Healthier: yellow bell peppers

💰Cheaper: canned roasted red peppers

Canned peppers save time and money.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu is a plant-based protein that is more affordable.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add shrimp to the skillet and season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.

Cook shrimp until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.

In a blender, combine roasted red peppers, tomatoes, almonds, smoked paprika, red wine vinegar, and bread.

Blend until smooth and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

Return the skillet to heat and add the romesco sauce, cooking until warmed through, about 2-3 minutes.

Add the cooked shrimp back to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.

Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley and lemon wedges.

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