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Skillet Shrimp

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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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