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Shrimp Scampi

Prep: 30 min cook: 3 min ■ 6 servings

For a heartier meal, serve the shrimp over fettuccine. Cook and drain 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine as directed on package. Serve shrimp mixture over fettuccine and sprinkle with cheese.

Shrimp Scampi

1 ½ pounds uncooked medium shrimp in shells, thawed if frozen

2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

2 table spoons lemon juice ¼ teaspoon salt

2 medium green onions, thinly sliced (2 tablespoons)

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped Grated Parmesan cheese, if desired

1. Peel shrimp. Make a shallow cut lengthwise down back of each shrimp; wash out vein.

2. In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook shrimp and remaining ingredients except cheese in oil 2 or 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until shrimp are pink and firm; remove from heat. Sprinkle with cheese and chopped parsley, if desired.

1 serving: Calories 90 (calories from Fat 35); Fat 4g (Saturated 1g); Cholesterol 105mg; Sodium 220mg; Carbohudrate 1 g (Dietary Fiber 0g); Protein 12g % Daily Value: Vitamin A 4%; Vitamin C 4%; Calcium 2%; Iron 10% Exchanges: 2 Very Lean Meat, ½ Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 0

Reference: “COCINA” Betty Crocker

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Seven-Layer Salad

Many of the creamier dressings call for mayonnaise or salad dressing.  What’s the difference?  Although very similar in flavor and appearance, salad dressing is usually a bit sweeter than mayonnaise. 

136068_yr_feature1 box (9 ounces) frozen green peas

6 cups bite-size pieces mixed salad green

2 medium stalks celery, thinly sliced (1 cup)

1 cup thinly sliced radishes

8 medium green onions, sliced (1/2 cup)

12 slices bacon, crispy cooked and crumbled (3/4 cup)

1 ½ cups mayonnaise or salad dressing

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese or shredded Cheddar cheese (2 ounces)

 

1.    Cook peas as directed on box; rinse with cold waer and drain.

2.    Place salad greens in large glass bowl.  Layer celery, radishes, onion,s bacon and peas on salad greens.

3.    Spread mayonnaise over peas, covering top completely and sealing to edge of bowl.  Sprinkle with cheese.

4.    Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours to blend flavors, but no longer than 12 hours.  Toss before serving, if desired.  Store Covered in refrigerator.– Betty Crocker

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