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4 servings
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Meal Type:
Main Dishes
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Garlic Basil Shrimp

A versatile shrimp dish using fresh basil and white wine with garlic.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over moderately heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté shrimp, turning over once, until just cooked through, about 2 minutes.
  2. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a large bowl.
  3. Add garlic and red pepper flakes to the oil remaining in skillet and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  4. Add wine and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes.
  5. Stir in freshly chopped basil and tomatoes and season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
  6. Return the shrimp to the pan and cook just until heated through.
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Yummy! I didn't see a measurement on the red pepper flakes (referred to in #3 of directions) and kind of went overboard for my heat tolerance. Served over a (small) bed of noodles I kept within recommended portion. That with a small artichoke filled me up for dinner.
27 Jun 11 by member: Trishkie
I put in in a stir fry and added crushed red pepper. Delicious!
06 May 11 by member: bella_boo
Delicious!!! I added some spinach into the recipe to make it a larger dish and had it as the main meal.
27 Apr 11 by member: mwyli001
easy to make and very yummy, I servied it with spaghetti squash for more fill
10 Nov 10 by member: curleysmith
Super yummy! Can not wait to make it again! Although, I think its more of a 2 person meal than 4 :)
21 Oct 10 by member: Mrs5679
This dish was outstanding, considering the low amount of calories. Actually it would be great anyways.
12 Oct 10 by member: miketafc
I loved the recipe.. only I added diced Tomatoes and mushrooms. Very delicious. Thanks for sharing!
18 Sep 10 by member: Love2Munch8
Excellent dish. It has become my new shrimp "fav!" I served with sauteed green beans and a toasted wheat baggette. Delicious and low cal!
04 Jun 10 by member: SunBthr
Very good for the Ancient European Diet. There is a good combination of many types of foods.
26 May 10 by member: Runesinger
I thought it was great... I added more of the red pepper to make it more spicy... Very delicious and satisfying...
19 May 10 by member: Mom2Jade
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Nutrition summary:

There are 150 calories in 1 serving of Garlic Basil Shrimp.
Calorie break-down: 56% fat, 18% carbs, 26% protein.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories
150
 
% Daily Values*
Total Fat
7.39g
9%
Saturated Fat
1.051g
5%
Trans Fat
0g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.966g
Monounsaturated Fat
5.017g
Cholesterol
53mg
18%
Sodium
94mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate
5.4g
2%
Dietary Fiber
0.7g
3%
Sugars
1.96g
Protein
7.88g
Vitamin D
1mcg
6%
Calcium
32mg
2%
Iron
1.17mg
7%
Potassium
124mg
3%
Vitamin A
30mcg
3%
Vitamin C
2.1mg
2%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
8%
of RDI*
(150 calories)
8% of RDI
Calorie Breakdown:
 
Carbohydrate (18%)
 
Fat (56%)
 
Protein (26%)
* Based on a RDI of 2000 calories

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