Friday, September 19, 2008

Pepper Shrimp Scampi

6 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
1 small zucchini, quartered and sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined*
1/4 cup reduced-fat butter, cubed
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute the zucchini, onion, peppers and garlic until tender.

Add the shrimp; cook and stir for 2-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Stir in the butter, oregano and basil. Drain pasta; add to skillet and toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Yield:
6 servings.


* I use frozen shrimp in this recipe. I thaw it and add it at the very end, cooking it only long enough to warm it up.

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