Shrimp Piccata

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This quick and easy shrimp piccata recipe brings the zesty, aromatic flavors of Italy to your dinner table.

Ingredients

1/2 pound uncooked angel hair pasta
2 shallots, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup white wine or additional chicken broth
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup capers, drained
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute shallots and garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add the shrimp, oregano and salt; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink. In small bowl, combine the broth, wine and cornstarch; gradually stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat.
Drain pasta. Add the pasta, lemon juice, capers and parsley to the skillet; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 295 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 139mg cholesterol, 715mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.

I serve this easy shrimp piccata recipe with crusty French bread and asparagus. —Holly Bauer, West Bend, Wisconsin

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