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Shrimp scampi in a light sauce

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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:

  1. Cook the spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the croutons, 1/2 tbsp parsley, and 1 tbsp zest.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

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