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Mediterranean Shrimp Skillet Recipe

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“Tender shrimp, fresh spinach and minced basil combine with tangy lemon and feta cheese to give this wonderful pasta toss a unique flavor.”—Heidi Farnworth, Riverton, Utah

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Mediterranean Shrimp Skillet Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

15 15 30

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
1-1/2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups chicken broth, divided
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
2 teaspoons cornstarch
4 cups chopped fresh spinach
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh basil

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute shrimp in oil until shrimp turn pink. Add the garlic, salt and pepper; cook 1 minute longer. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, heat 1 cup broth, lemon juice and dried basil. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and remaining broth until smooth; stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in spinach and shrimp; cook until spinach is wilted.
Drain pasta; serve with shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and fresh basil. Yield: 4 servings.

Cooking for 2: Mediterranean Shrimp Skillet for Two

Nutritional Facts 1-1/4 cups shrimp mixture with 1 cup pasta equals 429 calories, 7 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 216 mg cholesterol, 879 mg sodium, 48 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 39 g protein.

Originally published as Mediterranean Shrimp Skillet in Taste of Home February/March 2011, p50

Light-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2012 by veggiemama

Very good! My whole family enjoyed it, even my 4 year old and my very picky 2 year old! My husband doesn't like feta cheese, but I used just a little on his portion and got no complaints! I'll be making this again and again!

Reviewed on Jul. 04, 2012 by hoffmajl

Amazing flavor, light and great for warm summer evening. Followed recipe exactly.

Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2012 by cookingqueen493

One of the best shrimp dishes I've had so far!

Reviewed on Jul. 09, 2011 by LibbiPeach

I just love recipes like this, fresh and healthy ingredients. Hubby doesn't care for feta cheese, but easy enuf to leave it off of his. I liked everything about this one.

Reviewed on Jul. 09, 2011 by LibbiPeach

I just love recipes like this... fresh and healthy ingredients. Hubby doesn't like feta, so i left it off of his, but i like everything about this one.

Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2011 by Joy Lang

Loved it!

Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2011 by PM51

wonderful and easy! Even my picky family raved.

Reviewed on Apr. 08, 2011 by bstutts

Light, fresh and easy to make!

Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2011 by suearch

Love this recipe!

Reviewed on Mar. 08, 2011 by Crystal743

This made me think that I was eating in an elegant restaurant, I loved it, my kids even had seconds.

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