Monday, November 1, 2010

OMG that's effing good

Gina has once again provided us with an impeccable recipe.  This time - Shrimp Scampi (lightened up).  I served it atop a bed of spaghetti and steamed broccoli, but I think it would be much better with angel hair or linguine.  I just happened to have spaghetti lying around :)

Shrimp Scampi over Pasta and Vegetables - 7 Points
Adapted from Gina's WW Recipes
Yields 1 serving

  • 5 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tsp butter
  • 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1 Tbsp white cooking wine (I subbed white wine vinegar)
  • 1/2 Tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup of any veggie of your choice (I suggest broccoli)
  • pasta of your choice, such as angel hair - should yield 1 cup when cooked
As the shrimp doesn't take long to cook, be sure to time your pasta and veggies appropriately so that all parts are ready at the same time.  I added pasta to boiling water just before I began cooking the shrimp.  Depending on your veggie choice, use discretion to cook it as well.

For the shrimp:
Heat butter and oil in a large non-stick skillet over high heat.  When the butter starts melting, add garlic.
Lower the heat; cook for 1 minute, stirring to prevent garlic from browning.
Add shrimp; cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Add wine (or vinegar), lemon juice, salt and pepper; cook 2 minutes or until shrimp are cooked through.
Stir in bread crumbs and parsley.

Serve immediately with pasta and vegetables.

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