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Scallops with Linguine Recipe

A mild garlic sauce adds extra zest to this delightful combination of linguine, tender bay scallops and bright carrots from Paula Jones of Brooksville, Florida. Plus, this recipe is perfectly sized for two.

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Diabetic Friendly

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Scallops with Linguine Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

5 10 15

Ingredients

1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons white wine or additional chicken broth
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons butter
3/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup grated carrot
1/2 pound bay scallops
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1 cup hot cooked linguine
2 lemon wedges

Directions

In a bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth and wine or additional broth until smooth; set aside. In a nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry garlic in butter. Add the mushrooms, onions and carrot; stir-fry for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add scallops and parsley; cook until scallops turn opaque. Serve with linguine and lemon. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (about 1/2 cup scallop mixture with 1/2 cup linguine) equals 279 calories, 5 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 45 mg cholesterol, 688 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 25 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat.

Originally published as Scallops with Linguine in Light & Tasty June/July 2001, p48