Shrimp Piccata Pasta

Shrimp Piccata Pasta 

6 ounces whole wheat uncooked spaghetti
2 shallots, chopped
1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 ounces capers, drained
3 tablespoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon The Delicious Dietitian Seafood Spice Blend

Cook spaghetti according to package directions, omitting salt and oil. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, sauté shallots in oil until tender. Add the shrimp, capers, lemon juice, and Seafood spice blend. Cook and stir for 6-8 minutes or until shrimp is cooked thoroughly. Drain spaghetti and toss with shrimp mixture. 

**Can substitute 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed, substitute ½ teaspoon Southern Spice Blend for Seafood Blend

Shrimp and Green Bean Salad

This delicious salad combines quick cooking shrimp with tasty green beans for a light, quick meal.  Use microwavable brown rice to cut your prep time even further!  

2 pounds peeled, medium-size raw shrimp (look for US wild caught)

Tomato Basil Vinaigrette, divided (recipe below)

1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed (or 1 bag steam fresh green beans)

1 1/3 cups (5 1/2 oz.) shredded Parmesan cheese

3/4 cup chopped roasted almonds 

2 cups prepared brown rice

Combine shrimp and 3/4 cup Basil Vinaigrette in a large zip-top plastic bag; seal and chill 15 minutes, turning occasionally.  If using fresh green beans, cook in boiling water to cover 4 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain, pat dry, and place in a large bowl.  If you are using steam fresh beans, follow the package directions.  Remove shrimp from marinade, discarding marinade. Sauté shrimp on medium high heat for 2 minutes on each side or just until shrimp turn pink. Toss with green beans, Parmesan cheese, roasted almonds, and remaining 3/4 cup Basil Vinaigrette. Serve over brown rice.

Tomato Basil Vinaigrette 

1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

1/2 cup The Delicious Dietitian Tomato Wine vinegar

4 large shallots, minced

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon brown sugar

1 teaspoon The Delicious Dietitian Seafood Spice Blend

1 cup olive oil

Whisk together basil, vinegar, shallots, garlic, brown sugar, and spice blend until well mixed. Gradually add olive oil, whisking constantly until blended.

Creole Shrimp Stew

As the weather cools down, we start craving the warmth of hearty soups and stews.  The Delicious Dietitian Creole Spice Blend adds a taste of the bayou on cool fall nights. This simple stew comes together quickly and makes a great weeknight meal when it's cold outside!

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 cup thinly sliced turkey smoked sausage (about 6 ounces) 
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3/4 cup fat-free, No Sodium chicken broth
• 1 can No Sodium Added diced tomatoes
• 1  can (4 oz) diced green chilis  
• 8 ounces peeled and deveined medium shrimp 
• 1 (15-ounce) can organic kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 Tbsp The Delicious Dietitian Creole Spice Blend
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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• Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat and add olive oil to pan.  Add bell pepper, sausage, and garlic to pan; sauté 3 minutes or until bell pepper is tender, stirring occasionally. Add broth, tomatoes, and chilis; bring to a boil. Stir in shrimp, beans and Creole spice blend; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 6 minutes or until shrimp are done. Sprinkle with parsley and enjoy!