Basil-Lemon Shrimp Linguine

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Basil, considered to be a royal herb in ancient Greece, provides color and flavor in this quick, diabetic-friendly seafood and pasta recipe.

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Prep Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh or frozen large shrimp in shells

  • 6 ounces dried linguini or fettuccine

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 8 ounces fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces

  • Nonstick cooking spray

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 cup thin red, yellow and/or green sweet pepper strips

  • ¼ cup snipped fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil, crushed

  • 1 teaspoon finely-shredded lemon peel

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ¼ cup sliced green onions

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 leaf Fresh basil sprigs

  • 1 Lemon wedges

Directions

  1. Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact if desired.

  2. Cook pasta according to package directions in water with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, adding asparagus the last 3 minutes of cooking; drain and return to pan. Cover and keep warm.

  3. Meanwhile, lightly coat a large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium heat; add garlic; cook and stir 15 seconds. Add pepper strips; cook and stir 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add shrimp, dried basil, if using, lemon peel, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and ground black pepper. Cook and stir for 3 minutes or until shrimp turn opaque. Remove from heat.

  4. Add shrimp mixture to pasta mixture. Add snipped fresh basil, if using, the green onions, lemon juice and oil; toss gently to coat. Transfer to serving plates. If desired, garnish each serving with basil sprigs and/or lemon wedges.

Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

338 Calories
6g Fat
39g Carbs
31g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 1/2 cup
Calories 338
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 39g 14%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 31g 61%
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 172mg 57%
Vitamin A 1983IU 40%
Vitamin C 59mg 65%
Folate 223mcg 56%
Sodium 464mg 20%
Calcium 98mg 8%
Iron 5mg 29%
Magnesium 78mg 18%
Potassium 454mg 10%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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