Whole Wheat Shrimp Scampi

Large shrimp are coated with whole wheat flour and cooked in olive oil, added to a sauce of chicken broth, white wine, lemon, and butter, and served over whole wheat pasta.

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Ingredients:

• 1 lb large shrimp
• Whole wheat flour
• 'EVOO' (extra virgin olive oil)
• 2 tbs butter
• Lemon, sliced
• Lowfat chicken broth
• White wine (Pinot Grigio)
• Fresh pesto (optional)

Method

Shell and devein the shrimp, then dredge in whole wheat flour. Saute in EVOO until shrimp is golden brown, about 1 1/2 minutes on each side. Take the shrimp out and let sit on paper towel to drain. Wipe the pan clean, put back on the fire. Add a drop of EVOO to the pan and heat. Add 1 can of low-fat chicken broth and an equal amount of white wine. Add slices of lemon to sauce. Cook over low heat for 20 minutes; add butter and let simmer until sauce thickens and wine boils out. Add shrimp back to the sauce and toss; serve over whole wheat or wheat blend thin spaghetti.

Notes:

Number of servings: 4

Submitted By: one hot mama
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