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Add a photoShrimp Linguine-is an easy and healthy, low calories, low fat, low sodium, low sugars, low carbohydrates, Weight Watchers (6) PointsPlus, SmartPoints and diabetic friendly recipe. Shrimp, tomatoes and escarole with clam juice and linguine make up the main ingredients for this delicious and well seasoned Italian-Style seafood dish.
Ingredients
- 8 oz whole wheat linguine
- 4 tsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 lb peeled, deveined raw shrimp, (16-20 per pound)
- 3/4 tsp salt, divided
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
- 16 cups thinly sliced escarole, (2-3 heads) or chard leaves
- 1/4 cup clam juice, or water
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 6 lemon wedges, for garnish
Directions
- 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook linguine until just tender, according to package directions.
- 2. Meanwhile, heat 3 tsp of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp, 1/4 tsp of the salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper and cook until pink and curled, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- 3. Add in the garlic and the remaining 1 tsp olive oil to the pan and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Add the wine and cook until reduced by half, (2 to 3 minutes). Stir in tomatoes. Add escarole (or chard) in handfuls, stirring until it wilts before adding more; cook, stirring occasionally, until the greens are tender, (4 to 5 minutes). Whisk clam juice (or water) and cornstarch in a small bowl then add to the pan; simmer until slightly thickened, (about 2 minutes). Return the shrimp and any accumulated juices to the pan, add the lemon juice, the remaining 1/2 tsp salt and remaining 1/4 tsp black pepper and cook until heated through, (about 1 minute).
- 4. Drain the linguine and return it to the pot. Add the sauce; toss to coat. Serve with lemon wedges.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 155g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 237 | |
| Calories from Fat 33 | 14% |
| Total Fat 3.78g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat 0.56g | 2% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 333mg | 14% |
| Potassium 263mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs 43.03g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.7g | 9% |
| Sugars 9.83g | 7% |
| Protein 5.88g | 9% |
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