Basil-Lemon Shrimp Linguine

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 315.8

Total Fat: 6.3 g
Cholesterol: 172.5 mg
Sodium: 450.7 mg
Total Carbs: 39.6 g
Dietary Fiber: 6.1 g
Protein: 29.2 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Basil-Lemon Shrimp Linguine calories by ingredient

Introduction

Makes 4 (2 cup) servings Makes 4 (2 cup) servings

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 pound fresh or frozen large shrimp in shells or 12 oz. fresh or frozen scallops

6 ounces dried linguine (configured with whole wheat linguine)

1/4 tsp. salt (for step 2)

8 ounces fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and cut diagonally into 2 in. pices

Nonstick cooking spray

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup thin yellow, red and/or green sweet pepper strips

1/4 cup snipped fresh basil or 1 Tbsp. dried basil crushed

1 tsp. finely shredded lemon peel

1/4 tsp salt (for step 3)

1/4 tsp ground black pepper

1/4 cup sliced green onions

2 Tbsp. lemon juice

1 Tbsp. olive oil

Lemond wedges (optional)

Directions

1. Thaw seafood, if frozen. Peel shrimp: devein, leaving the tail intact. Halve large scallops. Rinse well.

2. Cook pasta according to package directions, except use 1/4 tsp. salt and add asparagus the last 3 min.; drain.

3. Lighly coat a large nonstick skillet with spray. Heat over medium heat. Add garlic; stir 15 seconds. Add pepper strips; cook and stir 2 min. or until crisp-tender. Add shrimp, dried basil, lemon peel, 1/4 tsp. salt and black pepper. Cook and stir for 3 min. or until shrimp turns pink. Add cooked shrimp, green onions, lemon juice and oil; toss to coat. If desired serve with lemon.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SKINNYSOON13.