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Lemony Shrimp Piccata
with tomatoes and spaghetti
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 3 days
Contains: Shellfish (Shrimp), Milk, Wheat
- Calorie-Conscious
- Pescatarian
Chef
Rachel Post
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Cooked Spaghetti
- 8 oz. Shrimp
- 1 Lemon
- 4 oz. Grape Tomatoes
- ⅘ oz. Lemon Garlic Butter
- ¼ cup Italian Panko Blend
- ½ oz. Capers
- ½ oz. Flour
- 2 tsp. Mirepoix Broth Concentrate
- 3 Thyme Sprigs
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories580
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Carbohydrates68g
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Net Carbs63g
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Fat23g
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Protein27g
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Sodium1750mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Plate
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using salmon, pat dry. Add salmon, skin-side up first, and cook until salmon reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes per side.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
If you received raw pasta, bring 8 cups water to a boil in a pot. Once boiling, cook until al dente, 8-13 minutes. Remove from burner. Drain pasta in a colander/strainer and set aside.
Stem thyme.Halve tomatoes. If you receive one whole tomato instead, not to worry; simply core tomato, cut into 1/2" dice, and proceed with recipe instructions.Halve lemon lengthwise. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.Pat shrimp dry. Season all over with 1/4 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper. -
2 Cook the Shrimp
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add shrimp to hot pan. Cook until shrimp reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 2-3 minutes per side.Add flour and stir until no dry flour remains, 1-2 minutes.Remove from burner. Transfer shrimp to a plate. Wipe pan clean and reserve. -
3 Make the Pasta
Return pan used to cook shrimp to medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add tomatoes, half the capers (reserve remaining for topping), and 1/2 tsp. thyme to hot pan. Stir occasionally until tomatoes release juices, 3-4 minutes.
Add 3/4 cup water, mirepoix base, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.Once simmering, add butter, shrimp, and pasta. Gently toss until combined and sauce is slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes.If sauce is too thick, add additional water, 1 tsp. at a time and up to 2 Tbsp., until desired consistency is reached.Remove from burner and stir in 2 tsp. lemon juice.While pasta cooks, continue recipe. -
4 Make Panko Topping and Finish Dish
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add panko and remaining capers to hot pan. Stir occasionally until panko is golden and crispy, 30-60 seconds.Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping pasta with panko topping. Squeeze lemon wedges over to taste. Bon appétit!
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