Sesame Shrimp Scampi Recipe

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Sesame Shrimp Scampi
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Directions:

  1. Combine 8 cups ice water and salt in a large bowl, stirring until salt dissolves. Add shrimp; cover and refrigerate 30 minutes. Drain shrimp; discard brine. Rinse and pat dry.
  2. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and keep warm.
  3. Combine 1/4 cup water and cornstarch in a small bowl. Add vinaigrette, stirring with a whisk until well blended.
  4. Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add shrimp to pan; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add butter and garlic to pan; stir-fry 1 minute. Reduce heat to low. Add cornstarch mixture to pan; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in basil. Serve shrimp mixture over pasta; sprinkle with sesame seeds.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1131.93 Kcal (4739 kJ)
Calories from fat 379.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 42.15g 65%
Cholesterol 189.79mg 63%
Sodium 2731.12mg 114%
Potassium 902.36mg 19%
Total Carbs 139.96g 47%
Sugars 15.18g 61%
Dietary Fiber 15.35g 61%
Protein 53.34g 107%
Vitamin C 7.8mg 13%
Iron 9.5mg 53%
Calcium 583.8mg 58%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 193.11 Kcal (809 kJ)
Calories from fat 64.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.19g 65%
Cholesterol 32.38mg 63%
Sodium 465.92mg 114%
Potassium 153.94mg 19%
Total Carbs 23.88g 47%
Sugars 2.59g 61%
Dietary Fiber 2.62g 61%
Protein 9.1g 107%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 13%
Iron 1.6mg 53%
Calcium 99.6mg 58%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 25.4
    Points
  • 30
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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