Whole Wheat Shrimp Scampi

Large shrimp are coated with whole wheat flour and cooked in olive oil, added to a sauce of chicken broth, white wine, lemon, and butter, and served over whole wheat pasta.

Ingredients:

1 lb large shrimp
Whole wheat flour
'EVOO' (extra virgin olive oil)
2 tbs butter
Lemon, sliced
Lowfat chicken broth
White wine (Pinot Grigio)Fresh pesto (optional)

Method

Shell and devein the shrimp, then dredge in whole wheat flour. Saute in EVOO until shrimp is golden brown, about 1 1/2 minutes on each side. Take the shrimp out and let sit on paper towel to drain. Wipe the pan clean, put back on the fire. Add a drop of EVOO to the pan and heat. Add 1 can of low-fat chicken broth and an equal amount of white wine. Add slices of lemon to sauce. Cook over low heat for 20 minutes; add butter and let simmer until sauce thickens and wine boils out. Add shrimp back to the sauce and toss; serve over whole wheat or wheat blend thin spaghetti.

Number of servings: 4

Submitted By: one hot mama
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This sounds like it is to die for!!! Love the seafood!! Especially Scampi! I'm making a shopping list now!! Thank you Rita.