Creamy Boursin and Shrimp Pasta
Overview
Prep Time: 5 min • Cook Time: 20 min
Total Time: 25 min
Makes 4-6 servings
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what you’ll need:
12 oz high protein pasta of choice
1 tbsp avocado oil
1lb shrimp, peeled & deveined (tails off)
½ tsp salt
⅓ tsp black pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp paprika
1 (5–6 oz) wheel garlic & herb Boursin cheese
1 cup of reserved pasta water
3-4 cups baby spinach
For the garnish:
Red pepper flakes (optional)
Squeeze of lemon juice
Grated parmesan
Instructions:
Cook the pasta in well-salted water according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
While the pasta cooks, pat the shrimp dry and add them to a bowl. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika, then drizzle with a little avocado oil. Mix until the shrimp is evenly coated in the seasoning.
Heat 1 tbsp of avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 1-2 minutes per side, just until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp to a plate.
Lower the heat to medium and add the Boursin and ½ cup of the pasta water. Whisk until melted and creamy.
Add spinach and let it wilt into the sauce, about 1-2 minutes.
Return the shrimp to the skillet, then add the pasta. Toss everything together, adding more pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce. I ended up using most of the pasta water that I set aside to make it nice and creamy!
Finish with lemon juice and red pepper flakes, then top with parmesan cheese.
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