Shrimp Scampi

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs large shrimp
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2/3 cup bottled clam juice or reduced-sodium, low-fat chicken broth
• 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• Salt to taste
• 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp cornstarch blended with 1 tbsp water
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley

Method

• 1. Shell and devein shrimp.
• 2. Spray large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Add oil and heat over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until tender, 2 minutes.
• 3. Add shrimp and cook, stirring, until almost cooked through, 3 minutes. Add clam juice, lemon juice, salt and red pepper flakes and bring to boil. Cook until shrimp are opaque throughout, about 1 minute.
• 4. With slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to serving plates. Bring liquid in skillet to boil, stir in cornstarch mixture; cook, stirring, until sauce is lightly thickened, about 1 minute. Stir in parsley and spoon sauce over shrimp.

Serves 6