Garlic Shrimp and Spinach Linguine Recipe

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Garlic Shrimp and Spinach Linguine
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  1. In a large pot of boiling salted water cook linguine, according to package directions until tender but firm; drain and return to pot.
  2. Mix 2 tablespoons of the wine with cornstarch until smooth; set aside. In a large skillet, melt butter over meduim-high heat; cook shrimp, garlic, red pepper and hot pepper flakes, stirring for about 5 minutes or until shrimp are opaque. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a bowl; set aside.
  3. Pour remaining wine into same pan; increase heat to high and bring to a boil, scraping up any brown bits from bottom of pan. Boil for about 3 minutes or until wine is reduce by about one-third; stir in cream and return to boil. Whisk in cornstarch mixture; boil, stirring for 1 minute.
  4. Stir in shrimp mixture with any juices and spinach. Cook stirring for 1 minute or until spinach is wilted and shrimp are hot. Season to taste with up to 1/4 teaspoons salt. Pour over linguine and toss to coat. Serve sprinkled with basil.
  5. COOKING TIP: let shrimp thaw in the package set in a bowl overnight in the refrigerator or empty into a colander and run under cold water. Peel and devein, if necessary, and pat dry.
  6. FOR THE ADVENTUROUS: Increase the hot pepper flakes to 1/2 teaspoons and add 1 tablespoons drained green peppercorns, or 2 tablespoons drained capers with the spinach.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 705.89 Kcal (2955 kJ)
Calories from fat 239.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.6g 41%
Cholesterol 84.02mg 28%
Sodium 1522.79mg 63%
Potassium 387.17mg 8%
Total Carbs 90.01g 30%
Sugars 3.23g 13%
Dietary Fiber 6.74g 27%
Protein 19.8g 40%
Vitamin C 47.9mg 80%
Iron 3.6mg 20%
Calcium 98.7mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 224.76 Kcal (941 kJ)
Calories from fat 76.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.47g 41%
Cholesterol 26.75mg 28%
Sodium 484.86mg 63%
Potassium 123.27mg 8%
Total Carbs 28.66g 30%
Sugars 1.03g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2.15g 27%
Protein 6.3g 40%
Vitamin C 15.3mg 80%
Iron 1.1mg 20%
Calcium 31.4mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 15.5
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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