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Shrimp and Lemon Piccata

with tomatoes and spaghetti

Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 3 days

Contains: Shellfish (Shrimp), Milk, Wheat

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Shrimp and pasta go perfectly together, but if you're thinking creamy and a word that begins with "s" and ends with "i", well, you've gotten out your skis (or ski). This guy is piccata, like pizza in that it has tomato, unlike pizza in that it has shrimp, pasta, a splash of lemon and those salty little buddies, capers. Scampi who?

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • Info
    8 oz. Shrimp
  • Info
    8 oz. Cooked Spaghetti
  • 1 Lemon
  • 4 oz. Grape Tomatoes
  • Info
    ⅘ oz. Lemon Garlic Butter
  • ½ oz. Capers
  • Info
    ½ oz. Flour
  • 2 tsp. Mirepoix Broth Concentrate
  • Info
    2 Tbsp. Italian Panko Blend
  • 3 Thyme Sprigs

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    520
  • Carbohydrates
    54g
  • Net Carbs
    50g
  • Fat
    22g
  • Protein
    25g
  • Sodium
    1750mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
  • 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan

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

  • If using 16 oz. shrimp, follow same instructions as 10 oz. shrimp, working in batches, if necessary.

  • If using chicken breasts, pat dry, and on a clean cutting board, cut into 1” dice. Season with ¼ tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper. Follow same instructions as shrimp in Step 2, stirring occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.

  • If using steak strips, separate into a single layer, pat dry, coarsely chop, and season with ¼ tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper. Follow same instructions as shrimp in Step 2, stirring occasionally until no pink remains and steak reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes. Rest, 3 minutes.

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Stem thyme.

    Halve tomatoes.

    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. 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 and 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. 3

    Make Sauce and Add Pasta

    Return pan used to cook shrimp to medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.

    Add tomatoes, half the capers (reserve remaining for garnish), and 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 and 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.

  4. 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 and stir until panko is golden and crispy, 30-60 seconds.

    Remove from burner.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing pasta with panko topping. Squeeze lemon wedges over to taste. Bon appétit!

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