Sesame Shrimp Scampi
Category: Seafood Dishes
Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 8 cups ice water
- 3 tablespoons sea salt
- 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 50 shrimp)
- 12 ounces uncooked wheat free fettuccine, such as brown rice, quinoa, or spaghetti squash
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ cup shiitake sesame vinaigrette
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
Directions
- Combine 8 cups ice water and sea salt in a large bowl, stirring until salt dissolves. Add shrimp; cover and refrigerate 30 minutes. Drain shrimp; discard brine. Rinse and pat dry.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and keep warm.
- Combine ¼ cup water and cornstarch in a small bowl. Add vinaigrette, stirring with a whisk until well blended.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add shrimp to pan; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add 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 form heat; stir in basil. Serve shrimp mixture over pasta; sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 472, Fat 13.1g, Protein 38.6g, Carbohydrates 48.7g, Fiber 2.3g, Cholesterol 232mg, Iron 5.5mg, Sodium 579mg, Calcium 98mg