Shrimp Scampi
8
Points®
Total time: 30 min • Prep: 20 min • Cook: 10 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Traditional shrimp scampi is loaded with butter. Our version eliminates most of the fat yet packs in lots of flavour.
Ingredients
Olive oil
2 tsp(s)
Garlic
4 clove(s), large, minced
Dried oregano
1 tsp(s)
Uncooked shrimp
16 oz, medium, peeled and deveined
Table wine
¼ cup(s), dry white or vermouth
Reduced-sodium chicken broth
¾ cup(s), fat-free
Table salt
⅛ tsp(s), or to taste
Uncooked linguini
8 oz, cooked and kept hot
Cornstarch
2 tsp(s)
Black pepper
⅛ pinch(es), or to taste
Fresh parsley
¼ cup(s), fresh, chopped
Instructions
1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute. Add oregano and stir to coat. Add shrimp and sauté until bright pink, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes. Add wine and simmer about 1 minute.
2
Dissolve cornstarch in chicken broth and whisk until blended. Add mixture to skillet and simmer 2 minutes, until sauce thickens. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
3
Transfer cooked linguini to four individual shallow bowls and spoon shrimp and sauce over top; sprinkle with parsley. Yields about 1 1/3 cups of pasta, 1/4 cup of sauce and 3 ounces of shrimp per serving.
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