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Dijon Shrimp and Caper Pasta

A quick and easy pasta with succulent shrimp, briny capers and a buttery Dijon mustard sauce.
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound dried whole grain linguine
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 3.2 oz jar non-pareil capers, rinsed
  • 1 pound 51-60 count prawns peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to packages directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water. Set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic and capers just until garlic becomes fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in prawns. Cook until opaque. 3 - 5 minutes. Stir in Dijon mustard and butter. Cook just until butter melts.
  • Add pasta to the pan. Toss to combine. If the pasta seems a bit dry, add a little of the reserved pasta water. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle parsley over the top and serve.

Notes

Enjoy!
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Keywords: capers, dijon, entree, Food, mustard, pasta, prawn, Recipe, seafood, shrimp