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Caribbean Shrimp And Pasta
Ingredients
- 6 ounce uncooked medium bow tie pasta
- 1 Tbsp. grnd allspice
- 1 Tbsp. frzn orange juice concentrate
- 1 tsp grnd thyme
- 1 1/2 tsp vegetable oil divided
- 1/4 tsp chopped scotch bonnet pepper
- 12 ounce medium shrimp peeled, deveined Nonstick cooking spray as needed
- 1/2 c. fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1/3 c. finely-minced green onion green tops only
- 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. sesame oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 c. diced papaya
- 3/4 c. diced mango
Directions
- Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain; set aside.
- Combine allspice, orange juice concentrate, thyme, 1 tsp. oil and pepper in small bowl; add in shrimp and thoroughly coat.
- Spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Heat over medium heat till warm. Add in shrimp; cook and stir 3 to 5 min or possibly till shrimp are opaque. Remove from heat.
- Combine chicken broth, green onion, lemon juice, sesame oil, mustard, salt and remaining 1/2 tsp. oil in large bowl. Add in papaya and mango; toss to combine. Add in pasta; toss again. Serve immediately.
- This recipe yields 6 (1-c.) servings.
- Comments: Bring a hint of the tropics to your table with the exotic flavors of papaya and mango. In the islands, fruits are often cooked with seafood to add in a variety of textures, refreshing flavors and brilliant colors.
- Caution: Scotch bonnet peppers can sting and irritate the skin; wear rubber gloves when handling peppers and don't touch eyes. Wash hands after handling peppers.
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