Cajun Shrimp with Rotini and Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
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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.
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 |
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Southern