Italian Shrimp Stir-Fry

Name: Italian Shrimp Stir-Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked linguine; 3/4 cup reduced-calorie Italian dressing; 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel; 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 3/4 pound fresh or frozen (thawed) uncooked medium shrimp, peeled an deveined; 3 cups broccoli flowerets; 1 medium yellow summer squash, cut lengthwise in half, then cut crosswise into slices (1 1/2 cups); 2 tablespoons water; 8 cherry tomatoes, cut in half; 12 extra-large pitted ripe olives, cut in half; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves; Grated Parmesan cheese, if desired

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Prep 15 min
Total 0 min
Ingredients 12
Servings 5

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Updated Jan 13, 2010

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Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked linguine
3/4 cup reduced-calorie Italian dressing
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3/4 pound fresh or frozen (thawed) uncooked medium shrimp, peeled an deveined
3 cups broccoli flowerets
1 medium yellow summer squash, cut lengthwise in half, then cut crosswise into slices (1 1/2 cups)
2 tablespoons water
8 cherry tomatoes, cut in half
12 extra-large pitted ripe olives, cut in half
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
Grated Parmesan cheese, if desired

Directions

1

Cook and drain linguine as directed on package; keep warm. Mix dressing, lemon peel and garlic; set aside.
2

Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; stir-fry about 2 minutes or until shrimp are pink and firm. Remove shrimp from skillet.
3

Spray skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add broccoli and squash; stir-fry 1 minute. Add water. Cover and simmer about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender (add water if necessary to prevent sticking).
4

Stir in dressing mixture; cook 30 seconds. Stir in tomatoes, olives, basil, shrimp and linguine; stir-fry until hot. Sprinkle with cheese.

Expert Tips

tip 1
This quick and easy stir-fry was a real winner in our test kitchens. If you prefer chicken to shrimp, use 3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces. Stir-fry the chicken 3 to 4 minutes or until no longer pink in the center.

Nutrition Information

310 Calories, 8g Total Fat, 19g Protein, 45g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 310

Total Fat: 8g

Saturated Fat: 1g

Cholesterol: 100mg

Sodium: 660mg

Total Carbohydrate: 45g

Dietary Fiber: 4g

Protein: 19g

% Daily Value*:

Exchanges:

2 Starch; 3 Vegetable;

Carbohydrate Choice

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.