Shrimp Scampi

Recipe Ingredients

2 lbs	908g / 32oz	Large shrimp - shelled, deveined
4 tablespoons	60ml	Diet margarine
1 tablespoon	15ml	Olive oil
2 tablespoons	30ml	Lemon juice
1/4 cup	15g / 0.5oz	Chopped shallots or green onions
1 tablespoon	15ml	Minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Salt
		Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste
1/4 cup	36g / 1.3oz	Chopped parsley
4 cups	948ml	Cooked spaghetti
2 tablespoons	30ml	Brandy or sherry - (optional)

Recipe Instructions

In a large skillet, heat olive oil. Add the shrimp and cook until opaque in the center; remove to a warm plate.

Add the garlic and shallots to the skillet and cook until fragrant (about 10 seconds), then add the lemon juice, (brandy or sherry), parsley, salt and pepper. Remove pan from heat and add diet margarine.

Return the shrimp to the pan and toss to coat with the sauce. Arrange over pasta. Spoon remaining sauce over shrimp.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

Nutritional Analysis Per Serving: Calories 335; Fat (grams) 8; Percent calories from fat 21; Percent polyunsaturated 8; Percent saturated 3; Percent monounsaturated 10; Cholesterol (milligrams) 233; Sodium (milligrams) 405; Protein (grams) 36; Carbohydrate (grams) 30; Fiber (grams) 2.

Source:
Mayo Clinic's Virtual Cookbook at http://www.mayohealth.org

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