Rotini with Shrimp and Corn


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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 204.3
  • Total Fat: 6.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 172.3 mg
  • Sodium: 1,340.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 12.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g
  • Protein: 25.2 g

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Introduction

The cook book says this has 6 points for Weight Watchers. However the Nutritional info indicates 4 points. Not sure why. The cook book says this has 6 points for Weight Watchers. However the Nutritional info indicates 4 points. Not sure why.
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    6 oz whole grain Rotini
    2 ears corn on the cob, kernels removed
    3 tsp Olive Oil
    1.5 garlic Cloves, slivered
    1.5 large tomatoes, diced
    Salt to taste
    Pepper to taste
    1/4 cup packed fresh Basil
    1 pound large shrimp, peeed and devined

Directions

Cook Rotini according to the directions on package, omiting the salt if desired and adding the corn for the last 3 minutes of the cooking time.

Heat 1.5 tsp of the oil in skillet. Add the garlic and cook stirriung frequently, until lightly golden, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, salt,and pepper; bring just to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to soften and release their juice, 3 minuters. Stir in the basil.

Drain the rotini and corn, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water. Return the rotini and corn to the pasta pot; stir in the tomato mixture.

Wipe the skillet clean. Sprinkle the shrimp with salt if desired. Heat 1.5 tsp of oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook just umtil pink, about 1 minute on each side. Add the reserved pasta cooking water and bring to a boil. Transfer the shrimp mixture to the pasta pot and mix well.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KINISUE.

TAGS:  Fish | Dinner | Fish Dinner |

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Incredible!
    My family loved this recipe and I will definitely make it again. I added about 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes just to add a little heat and had to leave out the basil as my husband doesn't like anything green in his food. Very good! - 7/6/10


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    Incredible!
    Loved it - 6/7/10

    Reply from KINISUE (6/7/10)
    Hope you enjoyed it as much as I have.