Shrimp Scampi

By Jan Pinnington
Healthy Hands Cooking

• 1 box whole-wheat angel hair pasta (13.25 oz.)
• 1 1/2 cups fresh broccoli, cut into small pieces
• 2 tsp. butter
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lb. medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• Dash salt
• 1/8 cup chopped fresh parsley (or 2 tbsp. dried parsley)
• 2 tbsp. grated Parmesan

Directions:

1. Cook the pasta according to package directions adding the broccoli for the last 5 minutes.
2. While the pasta cooks, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat in a pan or skillet.
3. Add the garlic and saute until tender.
4. Add the shrimp, parsley, lemon juice and salt.
5. Cook until shrimp are pink on both sides.
6. Toss the pasta and broccoli with the shrimp mixture.
7. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

Serves 6.

Jan Pinnington is a Nutritional Consultant and Founder of Healthy Hands Cooking.  For more recipes, or to learn about their kids healthy cooking classes and instructor business opportunities, please visit www.HealthyHandsCooking.com

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