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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 & deveined
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- Juice and zest of one lemon
- 2 tsp. butter
- 2 Tbsp.. minced fresh parsley
Details
Servings 5
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 10mins
Adapted from diabetesforecast-digital.org
Preparation
Step 1
MAKES: 5 servings
Serving Size: 3 oz shrimp, 1/2 cup pasta
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 ;akes, 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.
The Sides:
BROCCOLI
1 cup broccoli florets sautéed in 1/2 tsp. olive oil, topped with 1 tsp. grated Parmesan cheese (Carb = 4 gr)
ROMAINE SALAD
1 cup romaine lettuce leaves, 1/4 cup sliced radicchio, 2 Tbsp. diced red bell pepper, 5 cherry tomatoes, 2 Tbsp. fat-free ranch dressing (Carb=14 gr)
YOGURT PARFAIT
1/2 cup sugar-free nonfat vanilla yogurt with 1/4 cup cubed mango
(Carb=18 gr.)
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