Showing posts with label Pasta. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pasta. Show all posts

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.