Recipe 50: Mediterranean Shrimp Skillet

Prep/Total Time: 30 minutes
Makes: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
• 1-1/2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1-1/2 cups chicken broth, divided
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 4 cups chopped fresh spinach
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup minced fresh basil

Directions
Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute shrimp in oil until shrimp turn pink. Add the garlic, salt and pepper; cook 1 minute longer. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, heat 1 cup broth, lemon juice and dried basil. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and remaining broth until smooth; stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in spinach and shrimp; cook until spinach is wilted.Drain pasta; serve with shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and fresh basil.

Nutritional Facts 1-1/4 cups shrimp mixture with 1 cup pasta equals 429 calories, 7 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 216 mg cholesterol, 879 mg sodium, 48 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 39 g protein.

 

 

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