SHRIMP PICCATA

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This easy recipe is part of a meal plan along with "Balsamic Brioled Asparagus". I typically serve this with crusty french bread and Balsamic Broiled Asparagus.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

1/2 pound uncooked angel hair pasta
2 shallots, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup white wine or additional chicken broth
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup capers, drained
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute shallots and garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add the shrimp, oregano and salt; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink. In small bowl, combine the broth, wine and cornstarch; gradually stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat., Drain pasta. Add the pasta, lemon juice, capers and parsley to the skillet; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 139mg cholesterol, Sodium 715mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges