CKD3 Friendly Shrimp Spaghetti

 A few days ago, I gave you recipes for some great quick salad dressings. I really hope you tried and enjoyed at least one of them by now. Today's dinner recipe includes both onions and garlic and as you know by now if you read my last post, I LOVE them both!

This is a quick kidney friendly dish which can be served either hot or cold, which works great for just my husband and I, as the dish makes four servings. The first day we can enjoy it hot for a tasty dinner, and the next day enjoy it cold for lunch. Either way its delish.

The aroma from the garlic and onions is incredible, and the richness of the taste is absolutely soul warming. Other than the shrimp, I usually have everything in my pantry, as I like to buy my shrimp fresh from the store the day, I plan on making this dish.

This recipe is safe for kidney patients stages1 to 4. The prep time is quick and only takes about 20 minutes from start to finish.

Per serving: Calories 251; Protein 25g; Phosphorus 290 mg; Potassium 475 mg; Sodium 134mg

Ingredients:

8 ounces dry spaghetti pasta

1 T olive oil

1 medium white onion, chopped

4 cloves minced garlic

1 medium chopped green bell pepper

1/2 pound peeled and deveined shrimp

1 teaspoon red pepper flake

1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or less to taste

1/2 cup no salt added chicken broth

2 T lemon juice

1 T grated lemon zest

2 T dried parsley

Cook the pasta according to the package. While the pasta is cooking, in a large skillet on med-high heat, heat the oil. Add the onion, garlic, and green bell pepper and sauté for about 2 minutes or until the onion becomes translucent.  Add the shrimp, red pepper flakes, and pepper. Cook the mixture for about 5 minutes, or until shrimp is pink in color.

Add the broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, and parsley, to the skillet mixing to combine. Let the sauce boil down for about 5 minutes, or until reduced by half. Toss with drained cooked pasta and serve. 

This recipe is excellent with some Italian bread...

As always, I hope you enjoy. Drop a comment and let me know if you tried it.

Till next time,

Lee

 " They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts" Acts 2:46