Cajun shrimp scampi

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 475.9
  • Total Fat: 10.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 223.6 mg
  • Sodium: 531.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 54.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.3 g
  • Protein: 33.9 g

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Introduction

Slight healthy modification of Emeril's Shrimp Scampi Slight healthy modification of Emeril's Shrimp Scampi
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    Ingredients
    1 pound large (16-20 count per pound) shrimp, peeled and deveined
    2 teaspoons Essence
    2 tablespoons olive oil
    1 tsp unsalted butter
    1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
    2 tablespoon capers, crushed
    1/2 cup dry white wine
    1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    1 pound uncooked spaghetti
    3 to 4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Tips

see original recipe at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/emerils-shrimp-scampi-recipe/index.html?oc=linkback


Directions

Directions

Toss the shrimp in a medium bowl with the Essence.

Place the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over high heat. Add the shrimp and spread them out evenly in the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes and quickly turn the shrimp. Add the garlic and capers to the pan and cook for 30 seconds. Add the wine, lemon juice, and cook for 1 1/2 minutes. Season the shrimp with the salt and pepper and add the pasta, tossing to coat well. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the parsley. Serve hot.

Serving Size: 4 12oz servings

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DPEPPE08.