Shrimp scampi

Ingredients

• 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/4 cup chopped shallots or green onions
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons brandy or sherry, optional
• 2 tablespoons butter

Directions

Fill a large pot 3/4 full with water and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain the pasta thoroughly.

While the pasta is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Transfer shrimp to a bowl and keep warm.

Add garlic and shallots to the saucepan and cook until fragrant, about 10 seconds. Add lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper, and brandy or sherry, if desired.

Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the cooked shrimp plus 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter. Toss until shrimp are coated with sauce.

Divide pasta among warmed individual bowls. Top with shrimp and sauce. Serve immediately.

Serving Information

Serves 6

Nutritional analysis per serving

Calories: 376
Total carbohydrate: 31 g
Cholesterol: 254 mg
Dietary fiber: 2 g
Monounsaturated fat: 6 g
Protein: 36 g
Saturated fat: 4 g
Serving size: 1 cup pasta and shrimp
Sodium: 344 mg
Total fat: 12 g

DASH Eating Plan Servings

Fats and oils: 2.5
Grains and grain products: 2
Meats, poultry and fish: 3

Diabetes Meal Plan Choices

Fats: 2.5
Meat and meat substitutes: 3
Starches: 2

Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Servings

Carbohydrates: 2
Fats: 2.5
Protein and dairy: 1