Shrimp scampi in a light sauce topcook.tomathouse.com
Ingredients:
- 180 g multigrain spaghetti
- 1/4 cup multigrain croutons, crushed
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1.5 tbsp grated lemon zest
- 1 tbsp. l. olive oil
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 300 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 16 pieces, size 21/25)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup lightly salted chicken broth
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 6 pitted black olives, sliced (about 1 tbsp)
Preparation:
- Cook the spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the croutons, 1/2 tbsp parsley, and 1 tbsp zest.
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shallot, garlic, and red pepper. Cook, stirring, until the onion is soft, about 1 minute. Add the shrimp and salt and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until the shrimp are opaque, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the broth, wine, lemon juice, and olives. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute, then reduce the heat to medium. Stir in the spaghetti, the remaining 3 tablespoons of parsley, and the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of zest, mix thoroughly, and remove from the heat.
- Transfer to a large bowl. Sprinkle with the crouton mixture. Serve immediately.
Nutritional value per serving: Calories 330, Total Fat 8.5g, Saturated Fat 1g, Protein 26g, Carbohydrates 35g, Fiber 4g, Cholesterol 130mg, Sodium 400mg, Sugars -g. |