Guilt Free Shrimp Scampi with "Pasta-Less" Pasta

So...this was actually Saturday night's dinner...but figured I definitely wanted to get the word out on this tasty piece of heaven!  I love shrimp scampi, especially the buttery, garlicky noodles - this was a very reduced calorie/fat version and used the shirataku noodles for the pasta.  I love to have some pasta that actually TASTES like pasta but is guilt free!  And believe it or not, the only thing I changed was sauteeing in some spinach and adding it to the pan when I added the noodles at the end.  And added in a splash of white wine when I added the lemon juice.  Oh...and sauteed some mushrooms on the side that I used for mine only :)

Seriously - another home run and loved by the entire family!!!  :)

Hungry Girl Shrimp Scampi with Shirataki Noodles

Ingredients:

1 small lemon
2 packages House Foods Tofu Shirataki Fettuccine Shaped Noodle Substitute
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 tsp. chopped garlic
8 oz. raw shrimp, peeled, tails removed, deveined
1 plum tomato, chopped (I used canned diced tomatoes sauteed with garlic)2 tbsp. light whipped butter or light buttery spread (like Brummel & Brown)
2 tsp. reduced-fat Parmesan-style grated topping
Optional: salt, black pepper, crushed red pepper, chopped parsley

Directions:
Cut lemon in half, and squeeze the juice from one half into a small dish; remove any seeds, and set aside. Cut the other half into wedges, and set those aside as well.

Use a strainer to rinse and drain shirataki noodles well. Pat dry. In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave for 1 minute. Drain excess liquid. Dry as thoroughly as possible, using paper towels. Cut noodles up a bit, using kitchen shears if you've got 'em. Set aside.

Bring a skillet sprayed with nonstick spray (butter flavored, if you've got it) to medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook until softened, 2 - 3 minutes.

Add shrimp and tomato. Stirring occasionally, cook until shrimp are opaque, about 2 minutes. Add lemon juice and continue to cook and stir for 1 minute.

Raise heat to medium high, add shirataki noodles, and mix well. Continue to cook for 1 - 2 minutes, until entire dish is hot and shrimp are cooked through. Add butter and stir.

Plate (or bowl!) your scampi, and top each serving with 1 tsp. Parm-style topping. Garnish with lemon wedges and, if you like, season to taste with optional ingredients. Enjoy!

MAKES 2 SERVINGS

Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe (about 1 3/4 cups)
Calories: 238
Fat: 8.5g
Sodium: 329mg
Carbs: 14g
Fiber: 5g
Sugars: 2g
Protein: 26g

PointsPlus® value 6*