Dinner: Creamy Shrimp Linguine with Tomatoes, Kale, and Lemon Zest

Recipe by Anna Watson Carl Linguine with tomatoes, greens, and shrimp in a buttery sauce = bomb.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Kale, Lemon

Health benefits of Creamy Shrimp Linguine with Tomatoes, Kale, and Lemon Zest

Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and follicle development in the ovaries. Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

Ingredients

kosher salt
12 oz. linguine
1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes, plus more for garnish
1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Freshly ground black pepper
2 1/2 c. yellow and red grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 c. white wine
1/2 c. chicken stock
1 tbsp. unsalted butter
1/4 c. heavy cream
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
6 c. baby kale

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Boil linguine until just al dente, 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
In a large, deep skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté until fragrant, 1 minute. Add shrimp and cook until bright pink and just cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer shrimp to a bowl to let cool.
Add tomatoes to skillet and sauté until beginning to soften, 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add wine and chicken stock and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
Stir in butter, cream, and lemon juice and simmer 2 minutes more until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
Return pasta and shrimp to skillet and add kale, tossing gently until wilted.
Garnish with lemon zest and red pepper flakes.