Caribbean Shrimp And Pasta from Healthy Diabetic Recipes

Caribbean Shrimp And Pasta Recipe

Recipe Ingredients:

6 oz uncooked medium bow tie pasta
1 tbsp ground allspice
1 tbsp frozen orange juice concentrate
1 tsp ground thyme
1 1/2 tsp vegetable oil, divided
1/4 tsp minced scotch bonnet pepper
12 oz medium shrimp, peeled, deveined
Nonstick cooking spray, as needed
1/2 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup finely-chopped green onion, green tops only
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup diced papaya
3/4 cup diced mango

Recipe Instructions:

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain; set aside.

Combine allspice, orange juice concentrate, thyme, 1 teaspoon oil and pepper in small bowl; add shrimp and thoroughly coat.

Spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Heat over medium heat until hot. Add shrimp; cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp are opaque. Remove from heat.

Combine chicken broth, green onion, lemon juice, sesame oil, mustard, salt and remaining 1/2 teaspoon oil in large bowl. Add papaya and mango; toss to combine. Add pasta; toss again. Serve immediately.

This recipe yields 6 (1-cup) servings.

Exchanges Per Serving: 1 1/2 Starch, 1 1/2 Meat, 1/2 Fruit.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 217; Calories from fat 19%; Total Fat 5g; Saturated Fat 1g; Protein 14g; Carbohydrates 30g; Cholesterol 87mg; Sodium 208mg; Dietary Fiber 1g.

Comments: Bring a hint of the tropics to your table with the exotic flavors of papaya and mango. In the islands, fruits are often cooked with seafood to add a variety of textures, refreshing flavors and brilliant colors.

Caution: Scotch bonnet peppers can sting and irritate the skin; wear rubber gloves when handling peppers and do not touch eyes. Wash hands after handling peppers.

Source:
"Diabetic Cooking at http://www.diabeticcooking.com"
S(Formatted for MC6):
"07-26-2002 by Joe Comiskey - jcomiskey@krypto.net"
Copyright:
"© Publications International Ltd, 2002"

Servings: 6

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