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Basil-Lemon Shrimp Linguine

Basil, considered to be a royal herb in ancient Greece, provides color and flavor to this quick pasta dish.
SERVINGS: 4 (1 1/2-cup) servings
CARB GRAMS PER SERVING: 39
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brndla says:
Can't find recipe for Baby Greens and Oranges from the link...
Can't find recipe for Baby Greens and Oranges from the link...
Basil-Lemon Shrimp Linguine
 

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:

  • Servings: 4 (1 1/2-cup) servings
  • Calories336
  • Total Fat (g)6
  • Saturated Fat (g)1
  • Cholesterol (mg)172
  • Sodium (mg)463
  • Carbohydrate (g)39
  • Fiber (g)4
  • Protein (g)31
  • Diabetic Exchanges

  • Starch (d.e.)2
  • Vegetables (d.e.)1
  • Very Lean Meat (d.e.)3
  • Fat (d.e.)1
1 poundfresh or frozen large shrimp in shells
6 ouncesdried linguini or fettuccine
1/2 teaspoonsalt
8 ouncesfresh asparagus spears, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces
Nonstick cooking spray
2 clovesgarlic, minced
1 cupthin red, yellow, and/or green sweet pepper strips
1/4 cupsnipped fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil, crushed
1 teaspoonfinely shredded lemon peel
1/4 teaspoonground black pepper
1/4 cupsliced green onions
2 tablespoonslemon juice
1 tablespoonolive oil
Fresh basil sprigs (optional)
Lemon wedges (optional)

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. Makes 4 (1 1/2-cup) servings.


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brndla wrote:

Can't find recipe for Baby Greens and Oranges from the link...

7/29/2010 02:56:37 PM Report Abuse
ribbonsnb1015420 wrote:

this sounds delis...going to try it tomorrow night...already defrosting chicken for tonite

7/13/2010 12:46:29 PM Report Abuse
anonymous wrote:

seems I read somewhere fine angel hair pasta is lower in carbs and just as filling. I'm going to check. This sounds good, but if I can lower the carbs I can stay within my 45gm per meal goal. Also, if anyone wants to try it Kroger brand frozen broccoli with cheese sauce has very few carbs.Gordan's grilled tallapia is excellant! Very few in that too. Makes a wonderfully satisfying meal along with a salad and even a roll! All under a total of 45gm of carbs.

2/20/2010 10:36:40 PM Report Abuse
carlapadgett wrote:

This pasta was very easy to make and it was delicious. It also was great for my fathers blood sugar, it kept him well within normal range.

10/27/2009 08:07:14 PM Report Abuse

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