LOW-FAT SHRIMP SCAMPI

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I was experimenting last night, wanting to do something different with shrimp. I don't really measure so please use your best judgment when referring to the counts I have included below. I'm REALLY curious if anyone likes this!

Provided by Brian M. Riback

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 2 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus another 3 to be used later
one medium bag shrimp
1 shallot, Diced
1 small red pepper, Diced
4 tablespoons crushed garlic
1 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup white wine
2 tablespoons oregano
2 tablespoons basil
4 ounces sliced mushrooms (Reserve the liquid!!!)
1/4 cup nonfat milk
4 tablespoons cornstarch
2 (1/16 ounce) sugar substitute (Splenda)
2 cups broccoli rabe or 2 cups brown rice

Steps:

  • 1. Add the first 3 tbsp of EVOO to a medium-hot pan.
  • 2. Add Shallot, Red Pepper, garlic and cook until translucent.
  • 3. Add chicken broth to deglaze (2 minutes).
  • 4. Add White wine, Oregano, and Basil and reduce to simmer for 5 minutes.
  • 5. While this is simmering, in a separate bowl, combine reserved liquid from the mushrooms with cornstarch and let sit.
  • 6. Add Milk, rest of EVOO, Splenda, and cornstarch mixture and increase flame to high and let boil. Be careful with the milk that it doesn't boil over.
  • 7. Add shrimp and reduce heat to medium, toss until pink (about 3-5 minutes).
  • 8. Serve over Broccoli Rabe or Brown Rice.

Nwankwo Emmanuel
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Mary Mukokomani
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This was my first time making shrimp scampi and it turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


Harry Lee
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The shrimp is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.


MD Alif Babu
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This recipe was easy to follow and the shrimp scampi turned out great! The sauce was flavorful and the shrimp was cooked to perfection.


Ferdaws Naieb
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.