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Feta Shrimp Pasta


  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

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  • 20 shrimp, large, peeled, deveined
  • 1 lb spaghetti, cooked according to package directions
  • 1 cup feta cheese
  • 1 lemon, zested, juiced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth, low sodium
  • 1/2 cup pasta cooking water
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter, unsalted
  • 2 teaspoons creole seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • pinch of crushed red pepper
  • green onions to garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water, according to package directions.
  2. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water.
  3. Drain pasta, rinse with warm water, drain again, coat in a 1 tablespoon of olive oil to prevent sticking and set aside.
  4. Place shrimp in a bowl, coat in 1 tablespoon of olive oil and all the spices, mix well.
  5. In a skillet add remaining olive oil and butter over medium heat.
  6. Add shrimp and saute 2 minutes on each side.
  7. Add garlic, lemon zest and saute 1 minute more.
  8. Add broth, pasta cooking water, cook 1 minute more.
  9. Add feta cheese, pasta, mix well.
  10. Add lemon juice and green onions, toss well.
  11. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4