Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Dilled Shrimp with Angel Hair Pasta

Recipe from: Quick & Easy Diabetic Recipes

Ingredients
6 oz uncooked angel hair pasta
2 Tbs - light margarine
3/4 C - sliced green onions (about 3)
3 Tbs - fresh lemon juice (1 large lemon)
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 lb - peeled, deveined large shrimp
1/2 C - fat-free half & half or fat-free evaporated milk
1/4 C - tub-style light cream cheese
2 Tbs - fresh dill or 1-1/2 tsp dried dill

Cook pasta according to directions, omitting salt & fat. Melt margarine in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add green onions, lemon juice & garlic; saute' 2 minutes. Add shrimp and cook 5 minutes or until shrimp are done. Remove shrimp from skillet.

Add half & half, cream cheese and dill to pan, stirring until smooth. Cook 1-2 minutes or until mixture is bubbly. Return shrimp to pan & cook until throroughly heated. Drain pasta; stir in shrimp mixture & serve immediately.

Servings: 4
Serving size: about 1-1/4 C.
Calories (g) - 368
Fat (g) - 9.5
Carbohydrates (g) - 37.4
Fiber (g) - 0.3
Protein (g) - 31
Sodium (mg) - 366
Exchanges - 2-1/2 starch / 3 very lean meat / 1 fat

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