Family Fun Shrimp Nests

By Family
Oct. 11, 2009

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Ingredients

4  ounces dry angel hair pasta

1  clove garlic, minced

1  red bell pepper, chopped

3  tablespoons olive oil, divided

1  cup cooked baby shrimp

2  tablespoons lemon juice

1/4  teaspoon salt

1/8  teaspoon pepper

1  tablespoon fresh basil, chopped

 

 

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, saute garlic and pepper with 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes. Stir in shrimp, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes more to heat through.

2. Drain pasta and return to pan. Toss with 2 tablespoons oil and basil. Use a fork to twirl the pasta into nests on each serving plate. Spoon some of the shrimp mixture into each nest.

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe 4 servings

• Amount Per Serving
• Calories 242
• Total Fat (g) 11
• Saturated Fat (g) 2
• Sodium (mg) 228
• Carbohydrate (g) 24
• Fiber (g) 2
• Protein (g) 12
• Vitamin A (DV%) 0
• Vitamin C (DV%) 0
• Calcium (DV%) 3
• Iron (DV%) 13

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Source: Family