Shrimp Scampi with Rice

290 Calories per 3/4 cup

Everyone loves shrimp scampi, and this recipe is pretty good- but it has its downfalls. The serving size is really small and the rice that I used didn't really yield that much- so I had to whip up some couscous to go with it so that it would be a more filling/bigger meal. If you're looking for a scampi recipe- this is a good one, but I'm more interested in recipes that are complete meals. That's the easiest way to control the calories, but if you're just looking for an easy way to make scampi and then add your own sides, then use this one- the shrimp were really good and it was quick and easy. The recipe says in the directions "until the butter melts" but it does not call for butter. I just ignored that part and used extra virgin olive oil. 

prep time:10 min

start to finish:20 min

makes:4 servings (3/4 cup each)

1	box (10 oz) frozen white & wild rice (with green beans)
2	teaspoons olive oil
2	cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2	lb uncooked deveined peeled medium (31 to 35 count) shrimp
2	tablespoons dry white wine or chicken broth
1	tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon parsley flakes

1.	In 2-quart saucepan, make rice as directed on box.
2.	In 8-inch skillet, heat oil and garlic over medium-high heat until butter is melted. Add shrimp; cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until shrimp are pink. Stir in wine and parsley. Cook 1 minute.
3.	To serve, spoon rice onto serving platter; top with shrimp and juices from skillet.

Nutritional Information

1 Serving: Calories 290 (Calories from Fat 30); Total Fat 3g (Saturated Fat 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 80mg;Sodium 95mg; Total Carbohydrate 51g (Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 0g); Protein 13g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A4%; Vitamin C 2%; Calcium 4%; Iron 20% Exchanges: 3 1/2 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0Vegetable Carbohydrate Choices: 3 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Source: eatbetteramerica.com