Lemon Basil Shrimp Recipe: A Bright & Flavorful Delight

Lemoned Shrimp with Basil

YIELD Makes 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

1 pound raw medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1/4 teaspoon seafood seasoning mix 1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes 2 tablespoons diet margarine 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

PREPARATION:

1. Place a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Coat skillet with cooking spray. Add shrimp, garlic, lemon rind, seafood seasoning and red pepper flakes. Cook 4 minutes or until shrimp are opaque in center, stirring frequently.
2. Remove from heat; add remaining ingredients. Serve in individual baking dishes or ramekins.

Serving Suggestion Serve with cooked rice and steamed asparagus spears, if it fits into your meal plan. This recipe appears in: Shellfish NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Serving Size: 3/4 cup Sodium 236 mg Protein 23 g Fiber <1 g Carbohydrate 3 g Cholesterol 172 mg Saturated Fat <1 g Total Fat 5 g Calories from Fat 29 % Calories 153 DIETARY EXCHANGE: Meat 3