Gluten Free Buckwheat Spaghetti with Shrimp Recipe
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Gluten Free Buckwheat Spaghetti with Shrimp Recipe
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 671kcal
Ingredients
- 7 ounces buckwheat spaghetti
- 9 ounces large shrimp peeled and deveined
- Kosher or fine sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 10 cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 handfuls fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Pat the shrimp dry, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the shrimp and fry for 2-3 minutes on both sides, flipping once. Remove from the heat. Add the cooked spaghetti and tomatoes and toss well to combine.
- Divide between two plates, sprinkle generously with basil leaves and sunflower seeds, and serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Gluten Free Buckwheat Spaghetti with Shrimp Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 671
Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Fat 23g35%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Cholesterol 321mg107%
Sodium 1056mg44%
Potassium 351mg10%
Carbohydrates 78g26%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 38g76%
Vitamin A 415IU8%
Vitamin C 25.6mg31%
Calcium 208mg21%
Iron 5.1mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Disclaimer: All nutrition facts on Gluten Free & More are meant only as a guide and may differ depending on product brands used or ingredient substitutions. Some errors may occur, so you are encouraged to confirm the recipe’s ingredient and nutrition suitability for your own diet.
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