Healthy Recipe - Shrimp Scampi
Author: Francesca Kotomski
Recipe type: Entree
Serves: 2
- 3 oz. dry whole wheat pasta
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided use
- 8 oz. medium shrimp, peeled, deveined
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 Tbsp. yellow bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp. red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- ΒΌ cup low-sodium, organic vegetable broth
- 2 Tbsp. white wine
- Ground black pepper (to taste; optional)
- Crushed red pepper (to taste; optional)
- 3 fresh parsley sprigs, finely chopped
- 2 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
- Preparation:
- Bring large pot of water to boil for pasta.
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain; set aside.
- While pasta is cooking, heat Tbsp. oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until shrimp is opaque and firm. Remove shrimp from pan. Set aside.
- Heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers; cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes or until soft.
- Add lemon juice, broth, wine, black pepper, and red pepper; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add shrimp, parsley, and basil; cook until heated through.
- Divide pasta between 2 plates; top evenly with shrimp mixture.
- Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 413
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 173mg
- Sodium: 538mg
- Carbohydrate: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 1g
- Protein: 30g
Recipe by Francesca Kotomski at https://francescakotomski.com/all-posts/healthy-recipe-shrimp-scampi/
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