Shrimp scampi over linguine from lhj

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2teaspoonsCornstarch
8ouncesClam juice; divided
2teaspoonsOlive oil
1poundsShrimp; peeled and deveined
1tablespoonMinced garlic
¼teaspoonCrushed red pepper; (up to 1/2)
¼teaspoonSalt
¼cupWhite wine
1pinchThyme
1poundsLinguine; cooked according to
; package directions
¼cupChopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
¼teaspoonGrated lemon peel
1cupSeeded; sliced plum tomatoes

Directions

1. Stir cornstarch into ¼ cup clam juice in cup; set aside. Heat oil in nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add shrimp, garlic, red pepper and salt; cook, stirring, until shrimp begin to turn pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove shrimp.

2. Add wine, remaining clam juice and thyme to skillet; bring to boil. Stir in cornstarch mixture and return to boil, stirring. Boil 1 minute. Return shrimp to skillet; cook until heated through, 1 minute. Toss with linguine, parsley and peel in bowl; top with tomatoes.

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 11 minutes Degree of Difficulty: Easy Low-fat

(C) Copyright 1997, Meredith Corporation, All Rights Reserved Busted by Barb, Possum Kingdom Lake NOTES : Tuesday, December 09, 1997 5:15 AM We lightened this classic by adding clam juice to a touch of olive oil.

Recipe by: LHJ ONLINE

Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #978 by "abprice@..." <abprice@...> on Jan 2, 1998