Friday, September 3, 2010

Fettuccine with Shrimp

June 16, 2009 by Jo  
Filed under Cooking, Nutrition, Recipes

Here is a healthy recipe that is quick to prepare which makes it a excellent candidate for a mid-week meal for the family. Give it a try as I know that your family will love it.

Ingredients:

* Vegetable oil cooking spray

* 1 tablespoon olive oil

* 1 cup sliced mushrooms

* 1 medium onion, chopped

Picture of our Fettuccine with Shrimp recipe* 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

* 1/4 cup dry white wine

* 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

* 1 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon, crumbled

* 1 teaspoon cornstarch

* 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano (or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano)

* 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped

* 1 pound large shrimp, shelled and deveined

* 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

* 1/4 cup grated reduced-fat Parmesan

* 8 ounces whole grain fettuccine, cooked

Servings: 4

Preparation:

Coat a large skillet with cooking spray. Heat oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, onion and garlic, stirring, until onion is tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Combine 1/4 cup water with wine, basil, bouillon, cornstarch and oregano in a bowl. Add tomatoes and shrimp to skillet. Cook until shrimp begins to turn pink, 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Stir in wine mixture. Cover; simmer until shrimp is cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes more. Stir in parsley, cheese and pasta. Divide among 4 plates; serve immediately. A fresh green salad with sliced tomatoes and cucumbers is a great addition.

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