Ginger Shrimp with lime and cilantro

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  • Number of Servings: 5
Ingredients
·12 oz vermicelli or whole-wheat angel hair pasta (dry) ·2 tsp peanut oil ·3 cloves garlic, minced ·1 tbsp minced fresh ginger ·1 lb shrimp, deveined and tails removed·¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce ·2 tsp toasted sesame oil ·2 tbsp fresh lime juice ·¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro ·¼ cup chopped scallions (white and green parts)
Directions
1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving ¼ cup of cooking water.
2. Meanwhile, heat peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger, and cook 1 minute. Add shrimp and cook until shrimp turns pink. Add reserved cooking water, soy sauce, sesame oil and lime juice. Bring to a simmer. Add pasta and cook 1 minute to heat through, stirring frequently.
3. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro and scallions and toss. Serve with lime wedges on the side, if desired.


Number of Servings: 5

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KELLEYCAN!.

Servings Per Recipe: 5
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 375.5
  • Total Fat: 6.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 154.7 mg
  • Sodium: 668.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 47.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.9 g
  • Protein: 29.6 g

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