Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Shrimp Scampi

Ingredients:
  • 4 tsp olive oil
  • 1 1/4 lbs. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails left on)
  • 6-8 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup + 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 lemon slices
Makes 4 Servings
  1. In a large skilet, heat the oil. saute the shrimp until just pink, 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring contanstly, about 30 seconds. With a slotted spoon, transfer the shrimp to a platter; keep hot.
  2. In the same skillet, combine the broth, lemon juice, 1/4 cup of parsley, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Boil, uncovered, until the sauce is reduced by half; spoon over the shrimp. Serve, garnished with lemon slices and sprinkled with the remaining tablespoon of parsley.
WW POINTS VALUE: (8-10 shrimp w/about 3 tbsp sauce) 4 pts.

Note: This recipe appears in the WW New Complete Cookbook. I already cooked this classic dish South Beach style and I like the Weight Watchers version better because of the chicken broth, lemon juice and the amount of garlic. The combination of these particular flavors make this dish so flavorfu and comforting. You can also serve a small serving of pasta with the scampi for that restaurant quality meal. This dish can also be made in 30 minutes or less so you won't have to leave your home to make this International classic.


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