SCAMPI ADOBO

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Being a home-grown Texan, I love spicy foods and the sweet flavor of cilantro. I created this unique Southwestern version of shrimp scampi in my own kitchen. -Laurie LaClair, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 poblano pepper, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons reduced-fat butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Lime slices, optional

Steps:

In a large nonstick skillet, saute the tomatoes, peppers and garlic in oil for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; stir in the shrimp, wine, cilantro, lime juice, butter and salt. Cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink., Remove from the heat; sprinkle with cheese. Garnish with lime slices if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 182mg cholesterol, Sodium 562mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges