GINGERED GARLIC SHRIMP

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"Ginger and garlic nicely complement the tender shrimp in this delicious pasta dish," notes Rebecca Baird of Salt Lake City, Utah.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 plum tomatoes, diced
3/4 cup chicken broth
3 teaspoons minced fresh parsley, divided
3 teaspoons minced fresh basil, divided
1-1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water
1/2 pound uncooked medium or large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups cooked angel hair pasta

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute ginger and garlic in butter and oil for 1 minute or until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, broth, 1-1/2 teaspoons parsley and 1-1/2 teaspoons basil. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Reduce heat; add shrimp. Simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink. Add the pasta and remaining parsley and basil; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536 calories, Fat 27g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 199mg cholesterol, Sodium 667mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein.