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Caribbean Shrimp & Pasta

Cook Time 10 minutes
Prep Time 15 minutes

YIELD Makes 6 (1-cup) servings
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Bring a hint of the tropics to your table with the exotic flavors of papaya and mango. In the islands, fruits are often cooked with seafood to add a variety of textures, refreshing flavors and brilliant colors.

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