Contributed By: DCC
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Shrimp with a bite.
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Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Fish
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: American
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Nutrition Content: Low Fat
Meal Type: Entree
Ingredients
6 oz Uncooked fettuccine
1/2 lb Medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
2 slices Bacon, diced
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1/8 tsp Ground red pepper (or more to taste)
1 can (14-1/2 oz) Cajun or original styled stewed tomatoes, drained
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
1 Green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
Preparation
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Cut shrimp in half lengthwise. In large skillet, cook bacon until crisp; drain. Stir in garlic and ground red pepper; cook and stir 1 minute.
Add stewed tomatoes with juice and tomato sauce. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add shrimp and green bell pepper; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp are pink. Just before serving, spoon sauce over hot fettuccine.
Cook's Notes
If using original style tomatoes, add a pinch each of ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and ground red pepper to tomatoe mixture; continue as directed.
Hint: Purchase bagged frozen shrimp that is already deveined to save time. Soak the frozen shrimp in cold water to thaw them prior to using.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 301
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Total Fat: 3.4g
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Saturated Fat: 0.9g
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Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.9g
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Carbohydrates: 14g
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Protein: 20g
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Sodium: 700mg
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Fiber: 5.9g