Recipe: Shrimp Scampi

Ingredients:

4 teaspoons olive oil

1.25 pounds medium shrimp; peeled and deveined

6-8 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth

1/2 cup dry white wine

1/4 cup lemon juice

1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon minced parsley

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

4 lemon slices (optional)

1. In a large nonstick pan, heat the oil. Saute the shrimp until just pink, 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, about 30 seconds. With a slotted spoon, transfer the shrimp to a plate; keep hot.

2. In the skillet, combine the broth, wine, lemon juice, 1/4 cup parsley, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Boil, uncovered, until the sauce is reduced by half. Spoon over the shrimp. Serve, garnished with the lemon slices and sprinkled with the remaining tablespoon of parsley. 

Serves 4.

Per Serving: 184 calories, 6g total fat, 1 g saturated fat, 219 mg cholesterol