Shrimp Scampi With Spaghetti

Name: Shrimp Scampi With Spaghetti
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 6 garlic cloves; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 3/4 cup chicken broth; 3/4 teaspoon table salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 8 ounces spaghetti; 1/4 cup parsley; 2 tablespoons fresh basil, fresh

Submitted by blockhead7

"This is one of my very favorite low calorie recipes. Everyone in my family loves it too."

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 4

ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
6 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
¹⁄₄ cup dry white wine
2 teaspoons cornstarch
³⁄₄ cup chicken broth
³⁄₄ teaspoon table salt
¹⁄₈ teaspoon black pepper
8 ounces spaghetti
¹⁄₄ cup parsley
2 tablespoons fresh basil, fresh

directions

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add garlic and sauté 1 minute. Add oregano and stir to coat. Add shrimp and sauté until bright pink, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes. Add wine and simmer about 1 minute.
Dissolve cornstarch in chicken broth in a small cup and whisk until blended; add mixture to skillet and simmer 2 minutes, until sauce thickens. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Transfer cooked linguini to four individual shallow bowls and spoon shrimp and sauce over top; sprinkle with parsley and basil. Yields about 1 1/3 cups of pasta, 1/4 cup of sauce and 3 ounces of shrimp per serving.