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Lemon Basil Shrimp and Pasta

Ingredients

  • 12 cups water
  • 8 oz uncooked pasta
  • 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 3 tbl drained capers
  • 2 tbl extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbl fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 cups baby spinach

Recipe

1. Bring water seasoned with salt to a boil. Add pasta; cook 8 minutes. Add shrimp; cook 3 minutes or until shrimp are done and pasta is al dente. Drain.

2. Place pasta and shrimp in a large bowl. Stir in basil and next 4 ingredients. Place 1/2 cup spinach on each of 4 plates; top each serving with 1 1/2 cups pasta mixture.

Adapted from Cooking Light

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