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
1/8
teaspoon ground red pepper
12
ounces medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1-1/2
teaspoons chili powder
1-1/2
teaspoons lemon pepper
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.
Nutritional Information:
| Serving Size: |
| 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 |