Shrimp Scampi With Spaghetti

Submitted by blockhead7

"This is one of my very favorite low calorie recipes. Everyone in my family loves it too."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 6 garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1⁄4 cup dry white wine
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 3⁄4 cup chicken broth
• 3⁄4 teaspoon table salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 ounces spaghetti
• 1⁄4 cup parsley
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, fresh

directions

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add garlic and sauté 1 minute. Add oregano and stir to coat. Add shrimp and sauté until bright pink, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes. Add wine and simmer about 1 minute.
2. Dissolve cornstarch in chicken broth in a small cup and whisk until blended; add mixture to skillet and simmer 2 minutes, until sauce thickens. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
3. Transfer cooked linguini to four individual shallow bowls and spoon shrimp and sauce over top; sprinkle with parsley and basil. Yields about 1 1/3 cups of pasta, 1/4 cup of sauce and 3 ounces of shrimp per serving.