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Light Shrimp Scampi

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This Italian main features Olive oil, Garlic cloves, chopped fine, Medium-sized shrimp, shelled. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Calories: 311.8
Dietary: Low-cal
Description
This Italian main features Olive oil, Garlic cloves, chopped fine, Medium-sized shrimp, shelled. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 4 md Garlic cloves, chopped fine
  • 1 pound Medium-sized shrimp, shelled
Directions
  1. 1
    and deveined 1 c Rich, salt-free fish stock 1/2 c Dry white wine 1/4 c Italian parsley, finely -chopped 4 ts Fresh lemon zest, finely -grated 2 ts Cornstarch 1/4 c Lemon juice Freshly ground pepper Cooked pasta - fine strands In a large skillet,
  2. 2
    heat the oil with the garlic over moderate-to-high
  3. 3
    heat .
  4. 4
    When the garlic sizzles, add the shrimp and saute just until they turn pink, about 1 minute.
  5. 5
    Stir in the fish stock, wine, parsley, and lemon zest.
  6. 6
    In a small cup or bowl,
  7. 7
    stir the cornstarch into the lemon juice until it dissolves, then
  8. 8
    stir that mixture into the ingredients in the skillet.
  9. 9
    Simmer until the sauce begins to thicken slightly, about 1 minute.
  10. 10
    Spoon the sauce over cooked pasta.
  11. 11
    Season generously with black pepper

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 311.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.8g14%
Saturated Fat 1.3g7%
Cholesterol 172.5mg58%
Sodium 372.3mg16%
Total Carbohydrate 33.2g12%
Dietary Fiber 2.1g9%
Sugars 1.2g
Protein 29.1g59%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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