MEDITERRANEAN SHRIMP SKILLET

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Tender shrimp, fresh spinach and minced basil combine with tangy lemon and feta cheese to give this wonderful pasta toss a unique flavor. -Heidi Farnworth, Riverton, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
1-1/2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups chicken broth, divided
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
2 teaspoons cornstarch
4 cups chopped fresh spinach
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh basil

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute shrimp in oil until shrimp turn pink. Add the garlic, salt and pepper; cook 1 minute longer. Remove and set aside., In the same skillet, heat 1 cup broth, lemon juice and dried basil. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and remaining broth until smooth; stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in spinach and shrimp; cook until spinach is wilted., Drain pasta; serve with shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 216mg cholesterol, Sodium 879mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 39g protein.