Easy Lemon Piccata
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- Ready In:
- 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 1 lb spaghetti
- 3 tablespoons light olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1⁄4 cup diced shallot
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 lemon, juice of
- 1⁄2 cup roasted salted cashews
- 1⁄2 cup water
- 1⁄4 cup capers, drained
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
directions
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
- In a high speed blender, blend 1/2 cup water with 1/2 cup roasted salted cashews until smooth (2 x batter button on Blendtec) and set asside.
- Warm 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Add garlic and shallots, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in vegetable broth and lemon juice. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in cashew cream until slightly thickened, about 3-4 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in capers.
- Serve immediately with pasta and chicken, garnished with parsley, if desired.
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United States