SHRIMP LINGUINE W/CHARD

SHRIMP LINGUINE W/CHARD image

Yield 4 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 Tab EVOO
1 Tab unsalted butter
4-5 chopped fresh garlic cloves
1 - 1 1/2 pound shrimp (l6-25 per pound size)
1/2 Teas kosher salt
1/2 Teas fresh ground black pepper
1/4 Teas Cayenne pepper
3/4 quarter pound of fresh Swiss Chard
6 to 8 Ounces of whole wheat linguine
1/2 cup of crumbled Feta Cheese
1/2 Teas red pepper flakes
1/3 cup chopped yellow onions

Steps:

Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil and add the whole wheat linguine, cook for 8 minutes. While the pasta is cooking, use a l0 in skillet and with medium heat add 2 Tab EVOO and infuse the flavor by adding the red pepper flakes. Add the shelled, deveined shrimp and cook 2 minutes per side, sprinkle Cayenne pepper over shrimp. Set aside. Take another l0 in skillet and add EVOO, chopped onion, chopped garlic, allow to simmer while you prepare the Swiss Chard. Separate the stems from the leaves by using a paring knife and slicing along the stem line. Then cut one inch off the bottom of stems and discard. Cut the stems into 1/4 inch lengths and saute with the onions and garlic, 3 to 5 min until soft. Roll all leaves lengthwise and cut up into 1/4 inch strips. Then slice lengthwise once again. Add to the skillet and cook one minute. Add drained linguine to skillet, the shrimp and Tab of butter and fold with tongs approx 2 minutes. After serving, garnish each plate with a serving of crumbled Feta.