Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti

Name: Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) spaghetti; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/2 cup water; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1-1/2 pounds peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (31-40 per pound); 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Served with a salad and garlic bread toast, this garlic shrimp spaghetti makes a tasty dinner. —June Foote, Spring Hill, Florida

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) spaghetti
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1-1/2 pounds peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (31-40 per pound)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Directions

Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, water and broth until smooth; set aside.
In a large skillet, saute garlic and cayenne in oil until garlic is tender. Stir broth mixture and gradually add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes.
Reduce heat; add the shrimp, lemon juice, zest and parsley. Cook until heated through, 2-4 minutes. Drain spaghetti. Transfer to a large bowl. Add shrimp mixture; toss to coat.

Health tip

Shrimp is naturally high in cholesterol, but that doesn’t mean it’s off the menu if you’re following a heart-healthy diet. The cholesterol in shrimp is different than the blood cholesterol that you’re trying to manage. Cut back on saturated and trans fats to keep blood cholesterol in check.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 320 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 172mg cholesterol, 444mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti in Country Extra July 2002

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homemadewithlove

Mar 2, 2019

My family liked the meal but I think i would add Old bay
browns19fan

Feb 20, 2019

Very good. I made it to serve two people, cutting the shrimp and broth by 2/3 and using 1tsp. seafood seasoning in place of the cayenne. Next time I will use both seasonings. I used slightly more than half of the amounts specified for lemon juice, lemon zest and parsley, since those are flavors we like. I also used raw shrimp (1/2 lb.), which I added to the sauce after thickening it. This would make a delicious Lenten meal if the chicken broth were replaced by seafood or vegetable broth.
glmatthews737

Jul 2, 2009

My husband really like this. Thanks