Linguine with Escarole & Shrimp

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Lots of tangy lemon, fresh tomatoes, escarole and shrimp create an incredible sauce for whole-wheat pasta. Serve with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc and whole-grain bread.

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Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings, about 1 1/3 cups each

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces whole-wheat linguine

  • 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • 1 pound peeled and deveined raw shrimp, (16-20 per pound)

  • ¾ teaspoon salt, divided

  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus more to taste

  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic

  • ½ cup white wine

  • 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 16 cups thinly sliced escarole, (2-3 heads) or chard leaves

  • 1/4 cup clam juice, or water (see Shopping Tip)

  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 6 lemon wedges, for garnish

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook linguine until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes or according to package directions.

  2. Meanwhile, heat 3 teaspoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook until pink and curled, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

  3. Add garlic and the remaining 1 teaspoon oil to the pan and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Add wine and cook until reduced by half, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes. Add escarole (or chard) in handfuls, stirring until it wilts before adding more; cook, stirring occasionally, until the greens are tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Whisk clam juice (or water) and cornstarch in a small bowl then add to the pan; simmer until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Return the shrimp and any accumulated juices to the pan, add lemon juice, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper and cook until heated through, about 1 minute.

  4. Drain the linguine and return it to the pot. Add the sauce; toss to coat. Serve with lemon wedges.

Tips

Shopping Tip: Some bottled clam juices are very high in sodium, so salt the recipe accordingly. We like the Bar Harbor brand (120 mg sodium per 2-ounce serving). Look for it with the canned fish or in the seafood department of your supermarket.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2008

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

282 Calories
5g Fat
38g Carbs
21g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size about 1 1/3 cups
Calories 282
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 38g 14%
Dietary Fiber 9g 34%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 21g 42%
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 122mg 41%
Vitamin A 3480IU 70%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Folate 233mcg 58%
Sodium 883mg 38%
Calcium 151mg 12%
Iron 3mg 16%
Magnesium 105mg 25%
Potassium 760mg 16%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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