Healthy Shrimp Piccata Pasta

By cserumga

1-1/4 cups equals 293 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 168 mg cholesterol, 453 mg sodium, 37 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 24 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1/2 fat.

Ingredients

• 6 ounces uncooked spaghetti
• 2 shallots, chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 jar (3 ounces) capers, drained
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Preparation

Step 1

•Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute shallots in oil until tender. Add the shrimp, capers, lemon juice and garlic powder; cook and stir for 5-6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.

• Drain spaghetti; toss with shrimp mixture.