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Greek Shrimp Scampi


Greek Shrimp Scampi

A quick stir-fry combines classic Mediterranean ingredients into one fabulous dish. Serve with angel hair pasta.

This recipe is from Holly Clegg's Trim & Terrific Gulf Coast Favorites: Over 250 easy recipes from my Louisiana Kitchen.

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/3 cup chopped parsley
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
  • 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved or 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 cup fat-free chicken broth
  • 1 1/4 pounds medium peeled shrimp
  • 4 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted
  • 1/4 cup crumbled reduced fat feta cheese

Preparation

  1. In large nonstick skillet, heat olive oil, sauté garlic 30 seconds. Add parsley, oregano, tomatoes, broth.
  2. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, simmer 10–12 minutes. Add shrimp, cook several minutes or until shrimp start to turn pink.
  3. Stir in spinach, continue cooking until spinach is wilted and shrimp are done, just a few minutes. Toss with pine nuts, sprinkle with feta cheese.

Nutritional Analysis (per serving)

  • Calories 206
  • Calories from fat (%) 30
  • Fat (g) 7
  • Saturated Fat (g) 2
  • Cholesterol (mg) 213
  • Sodium (mg) 499
  • Carbohydrate (g) 9
  • Dietary Fiber (g) 3
  • Sugars (g) 4
  • Protein (g) 27
  • Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 4 lean meat