Saturday, January 31, 2009

Greek Scampi

Real prep time: 30 minutes
Serves: 4
Side dish suggestions: spinach-strawberry salad, crusty garlic bread
Note: My husband hates shrimp, so I make his half with chicken. The recipe is yummy either way!

Supplies:
  • Colander
  • Medium pot
  • Large skillet
From the freezer:
  • 1# peeled deveined medium shrimp (or 1# boneless skinless chicken breast)
From the pantry:
  • 8 ounces pasta - angel hair, linguine, or spaghetti all work fine
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano (Italian style)
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
Fresh:
  • 1/2 c chopped green bell pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 c crumbled feta cheese
Preparation:
  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and green bell pepper and cook for until shrimp are done (bright pink all over). Add garlic and tomatoes, salt, and pepper; heat through.
  3. Spoon tomato-shrimp mixture over pasta. Sprinkle with feta cheese.
Approx calories: 375 per serving

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