Shrimp Scampi-South Beach Style

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lbs. fresh or thawed  frozen shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tbsp trans-fat-free margarine
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juce
• 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
• salt
• freshly ground black pepper

Makes 4 Servings

1. Rinse shrimp  under cold water and pat dry well with a paper towel. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Heat margarine and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat until melted and bubbling, 1-2 minutes. Add shrimp and stir to coat with margarine.
3. Add lemon juice, parsley and red pepper flakes; cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are pink, about 2 minutes; do not overcook or the shrimp will be tough. Remove from the heat, season with salt and pepper and serve hot.

WW POINTS VALUE: 5 pts

Note: This recipe appears in the South Beach Diet Quick & Easy Cookbook.  I have now come to really enjoy shrimp and I wanted to try to cook a classic for dinner. My first time cooking shrimp was a success. The shrimp was cooked beautifully and was nice and tender with all the buttery, garlic and lemon flavors. If you can't go out to a restaurant and order this dish, let this classic dish come to your table in under 30 minutes. You can serve this dish alongside Caesar Salad or over whole wheat pasta.