Shrimp and Leek Spaghetti

Steps to make

1. 1

   Cook pasta

   10 min
   

   In a saucepan over high heat, cook pasta according to package instructions, using no salt and fat. Once cooked, drain pasta from the water and reserving ½ cup cooking liquid. Set aside and cover pasta to keep warm.

2. 2

   Season shrimp

   2 min
   

   While the pasta is cooking, dry the shrimps with paper towels. Season with ¼ teaspoon salt and pepper.

4. 3

   Cook shrimp

   3 min
   

   In a large nonstick skillet over high heat, heat half the olive oil then cook the shrimp, stirring often, for 3-4 minutes until cooked through. Remove from heat to set aside on a plate and cover to keep warm. Keep the drippings in the skillet.

5. 4

   Cook leek and garlic

   2 min
   

   In the same skillet over medium-high heat, cook, stirring often, the leek, garlic, remaining oil, and remaining ½ teaspoon salt for 2-3 minutes until the leek has softened.

6. 5

   Prepare sauce

   2 min
   

   Add peas, cream, lemon zest, lemon juice and the reserved cooking liquid from the pasta. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.

7. 6

   Add shrimp

   1 min
   

   Add cooked shrimp to the sauce and toss to coat.

8. 7

   Serve

   

   In 4 serving bowls, divide the pasta evenly and top each bowl with shrimp and sauce. Garnish with sprinkles of dill before serving immediately.