LIME GARLIC SHRIMP

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"For a delicious meal in minutes, try this colorful combination," suggests Audrey Thibodeau of Mesa, Arizona. "I put water on to boil while I do some of the prep work, then cook the pasta while I stir-fry the shrimp and veggies. This entree is terrific with garlic bread."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

1 package (7 ounces) thin spaghetti
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons reduced-fat margarine
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 package (6 ounces) frozen snow peas, thawed
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Pepper to taste
1/4 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 cup grated nonfat Parmesan cheese topping (no substitutes)
1/4 cup fat-free milk
1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest

Steps:

Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute garlic in margarine for 1 minute. Add the shrimp, peas, red pepper, basil, parsley and pepper. Stir-fry for 4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and vegetables are crisp-tender. Add wine or broth and lime juice. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Drain spaghetti; stir in cheese topping, milk and lime zest. Serve shrimp mixture over spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 calories, Fat 7g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 176mg cholesterol, Sodium 447mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 37g protein. Diabetic Exchanges