Shrimp Scampi

By á-24781

Ingredients

• 2 portions whole wheat penne pasta (about 4 oz uncooked)
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 portions raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 1/2 lb)
• 3 Tbsp butter buds, divided
• 3 Tbsp chicken broth
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 lemon, halved
• 3 Tbsp reduced fat Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

1. Prepare penne pasta according to its package directions.

2. While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat.

3. Add shrimp to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until it’s almost pink (3/4 done), about 2 minutes.

4. Add 1 Tbsp of butter buds and chicken broth to shrimp; sauté about 2 more minutes.

5. Place cooked pasta in a large mixing bowl and combine it with the remainder of the butter buds and black pepper; mix gently.

6. Add cooked shrimp to pasta and gently mix it all together.

7. Divide into 2 portions and spoon onto plates. Top with a squeeze of lemon, Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.