Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta (and Ways to Make it Top 8 Free!)

Lately, I am all about recipes!  Today I am sharing one of my favorite meatless meals.  As a Catholic family, we observe Lent and that means no meat on Fridays.  Here is a recipe I came up with for one of our Friday meals during Lent.

Often times I just throw stuff together and see what happens, and this is exactly how this meatless meal was born!  Check out the recipe below, and if you need to keep your meals Top 8 free check out some great substitutions listed at the end of the recipe.

Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Ingredients:
Whole Wheat Spaghetti*
Butter*
1-2 Cloves of Garlic, chopped
1 lb Shrimp*
2 cups Frozen Peas (thawed)*
White Wine
Lemon
1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
Salt and Pepper to Taste
Parmesan Cheese- to garnish (optional)
Parsley- to garnish (optional)

Directions
Prepare pasta according to package directions and set aside.

In a large skillet melt 2-3 Tablespoons of butter.  Sauté garlic for 1 min, add shrimp and cook until done.  Add in pasta and peas.  Add another 3 Tablespoons of butter, juice of half a lemon, a few splashes of white wine and toss well to ensure everything is coated.  Season with red pepper, salt and pepper.  Heat over medium heat until pasta is heated through.  Serve immediately- garnish with parmesan cheese and parsley, if desired.

*Need ideas to keep it free of your allergens?  Check out these substitutes:

No Wheat:  Use gluten free pasta

No Dairy: Use a butter alternative and omit the parmesan cheese as a garnish

No Shellfish: Replace shrimp with asparagus

No Peas: Use spinach

Happy Friday and Happy Eating!  Thrive On!


Learn more about Tami and her company, Thrive On Consulting, which provides food allergy coaching and training.  You can also follow her on Facebook for tips to Thrive On with food allergies.