Dinner: Lemon Spaghetti with Shrimp

Recipe by Giada De Laurentiis Fried capers add a crisp, pungent hit to De Laurentiis's lovely seafood pasta. The sauce that coats the spaghetti is a simple mix of olive oil, Parmesan, and lemon.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Lemon, Basil

Health benefits of Lemon Spaghetti with Shrimp

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. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

vegetable oil
1/4 c. capers
1 lb. spaghetti
2/3 c. extra-virgin olive oil
1 c. Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 tbsp. lemon zest
1/2 c. lemon juice
1 lb. shrimp
salt
Pepper
1/2 c. basil

Instructions

In a skillet, heat 1/4 inch of vegetable oil until shimmering. Add the capers and fry over moderately high heat, stirring, until browned and crisp, 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the capers to paper towels to drain.
In a saucepan of salted boiling water, cook the spaghetti until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water.
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk 2/3 cup of the olive oil with the grated cheese, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
In a very large skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil until shimmering. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper, add to the skillet and cook over moderately high heat, turning once, until just opaque, 4 minutes. Reduce the heat to moderate and add the pasta, lemon sauce, half of the reserved pasta water, and the 1/2 cup of basil. Cook, tossing, until the pasta and shrimp are coated, 2 minutes, adding more of the pasta water if the spaghetti is dry; transfer to shallow bowls, garnish with basil and the fried capers and serve. Looking for more dinner options? Check out our pork chop recipes, chicken recipes, and potato recipes.

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