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Caribbean Shrimp Pasta: A Flavorful & Easy Recipe

 
INGREDIENTS

6 ounces uncooked medium bow tie pasta 1 tablespoon ground allspice 1 tablespoon frozen orange juice concentrate 1‑1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided 1 teaspoon ground dried thyme leaves 1/4 teaspoon minced scotch bonnet pepper* 12 ounces raw medium shrimp, peeled and deveined Nonstick cooking spray 1/2 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth 1/3 cup finely chopped green onions, green tops only 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup diced papaya 3/4 cup diced mango *Scotch bonnet peppers can sting and irritate the skin, so wear rubber gloves when handling peppers and do not touch your eyes.

PREPARATION:

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain; set aside.
  2. Combine allspice, orange juice concentrate, 1 teaspoon oil, thyme and pepper in small bowl; add shrimp and thoroughly coat. Spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Heat over medium heat until hot. Add shrimp; cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp are opaque. Remove from heat.
  3. Combine chicken broth, green onions, lemon juice, sesame oil, mustard, salt and remaining 1/2 teaspoon oil in large bowl. Add papaya and mango; toss to combine. Add pasta; toss again. Serve immediately.
This recipe appears in: Island NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Serving Size: 1 cup Sodium 208 mg Protein 14 g Fiber 1 g Carbohydrate 30 g Cholesterol 87 mg Saturated Fat 1 g Total Fat 5 g Calories from Fat 19 % Calories 217 DIETARY EXCHANGE: Meat 1-1/2 Fruit 1/2 Starch 1-1/2