Healthy Recipe - Shrimp Scampi
 
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Try this healthy version of classic shrimp scampi
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Recipe type: Entree
Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 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
Instructions
  1. Preparation:
  2. Bring large pot of water to boil for pasta.
  3. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain; set aside.
  4. While pasta is cooking, heat Tbsp. oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. 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.
  6. Heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers; cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes or until soft.
  7. Add lemon juice, broth, wine, black pepper, and red pepper; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 to 2 minutes.
  8. Add shrimp, parsley, and basil; cook until heated through.
  9. Divide pasta between 2 plates; top evenly with shrimp mixture.
  10. Nutritional Information (per serving):
  11. Calories: 413
  12. Fat: 16g
  13. Saturated Fat: 2g
  14. Cholesterol: 173mg
  15. Sodium: 538mg
  16. Carbohydrate: 36g
  17. Fiber: 0g
  18. Sugar: 1g
  19. Protein: 30g
Recipe by Francesca Kotomski at https://francescakotomski.com/all-posts/healthy-recipe-shrimp-scampi/