Shrimp in Herbs Recipe

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Dressed up with two types of parsley and other herbs, this rich and elegant shrimp entree makes a special weeknight meal. The recipe comes from Iola Egle of Bella Vista, Arkansas.

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Shrimp in Herbs Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Cook: 10 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

25 10 35

Ingredients

2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
1 tablespoon minced chives
1 tablespoon minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 teaspoon dried chervil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter, cubed

Directions

In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook shrimp in oil for 2 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes and seasonings. Cook 3-5 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink. Stir in butter until melted. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 304 calories, 15 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 351 mg cholesterol, 894 mg sodium, 5 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 37 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 2-1/2 fat.

Originally published as Shrimp in Herbs in Light & Tasty October/November 2006, p53