One-Pot Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Chicken is leaner, while tofu is plant-based and budget-friendly.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free, while pecorino is often less expensive.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: water with lemon

Chicken broth adds flavor without alcohol; water with lemon is a budget-friendly substitute.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat, while margarine is often less expensive.

In a large pot, boil water and add pasta. Cook (stirring frequently) until al dente.

Drain and set aside pasta.

In the same pan, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter. Add garlic and crushed red pepper, cook until fragrant.

Toss in shrimp, salt and pepper to taste, and stir until shrimp are turning pink, but not fully cooked.

Add oregano and spinach, cook until wilted.

Return cooked pasta to the pot, add remaining butter, parmesan, and parsley. Stir until well mixed and the butter is melted.

When the shrimp is cooked, add lemon juice, mix once more, then serve while hot.

Cooking Techniques

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