Shrimp Scampi
Per ServingShrimp Scampi |
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| Makes: 5 servings | ||
| Serving Size: 3 oz. shrimp, 1/2 cup pasta | ||
| Calories | 325 | |
| Fat | 11 | g |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 | g |
| Trans Fat | 0.1 | g |
| Carbohydrate | 35 | g |
| Fiber | 5 | g |
| Sugars | 1 | g |
| Cholesterol | 100 | mg |
| Sodium | 165 | mg |
| Potassium | 190 | mg |
| Protein | 20 | g |
| Phosphorus | 220 | mg |
| Choices: Starch 2.5, Lean Meat 2, Fat 1.5 | ||
- Makes: 5 servings
- Serving Size: 3 oz. shrimp, 1/2 cup pasta
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
| 8 | oz. | whole wheat spaghetti or linguine |
| 3 | Tbsp. | olive oil |
| 4 | garlic cloves, minced | |
| pinch | crushed red pepper flakes | |
| 1 | lb. | fresh large shrimp, peeled and deveined |
| 1/4 | cup | dry white wine |
| Juice and zest of one lemon | ||
| 2 | tsp. | butter |
| 2 | Tbsp. | minced fresh parsley |
Directions
- Cook the whole wheat pasta according to the package directions.
- While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, and sauté for about 1 minute, just until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
- Add the shrimp and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the shrimp are cooked through and turn pink.
- With a slotted spoon, remove the shrimp from the skillet; keep warm. Add the wine and lemon juice to the skillet and bring to boiling. Simmer the liquid for about 3 minutes. Add the butter and stir as it melts.
- Add the lemon zest, parsley, and cooked pasta to the skillet; toss to coat. Top with the shrimp and serve immediately.
