Cajun Shrimp with Rotini & Roasted Red Pepper Sauce - Easy Recipe

Cajun Grilled Shrimp with Rotini and Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

YIELD Makes 4 servings

Not only is shrimp low in calories, but it is also an excellent source of protein, zinc, iron and copper.

INGREDIENTS

10 ounces uncooked rotini pasta 2 jars (7 ounces each) roasted peppers packed in water, well drained 2 cloves garlic 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup chicken broth 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper Nonstick cooking spray 12 ounces medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 1‑1/2 teaspoons chili powder 1‑1/2 teaspoons lemon pepper 3/4 teaspoon paprika

PREPARATION:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain; set aside.
2. Meanwhile, place peppers, garlic, oil, salt, chicken broth and ground red pepper in food processor or blender; process until smooth. Set aside.
3. Spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Heat over medium heat until hot. Add shrimp, chili powder, lemon pepper and paprika; cook and stir 8 minutes or until shrimp are opaque. Add roasted pepper mixture; heat thoroughly. Do not boil. Serve over pasta. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.

This recipe appears in: Southern NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Sodium 468 mg Protein 28 g Fiber 3 g Carbohydrate 62 g Cholesterol 130 mg Saturated Fat 1 g Total Fat 10 g Calories from Fat 29 % Calories 452 DIETARY EXCHANGE: Meat 2-1/2 Vegetable 3 Starch 3 Fat 1/2