Shrimp Fra Diavolo

Number of Servings: 
4
Ingredients: 
1 1/2 lbs. medium/large shrimp, peeled, uncooked
1 (26 oz.) prepared marinara sauce
2 cloves finely chopped garlic
1 tsp. dried parsley
1 T. olive oil
2 T. butter
crushed red pepper to taste
1 lb. angel hair pasta
Instructions: 

Rinse and shrimp and drain in a colander, reserve. In a large pot, boil water for pasta. Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and reduce heat to low. Saute garlic until soft. Add shrimp and cook uncovered for approximately 5 minutes on each side, until shrimp turns pink. Remove from heat and reserve. In a separate saucepan, heat marinara sauce and season to taste with crushed red pepper. Add shrimp to marinara sauce and keep warm. Add pasta to boiling water and cook for three minutes. Drain pasta and place in serving dish. Top with shrimp and marinara sauce.

Source: Bob & Joe's Smart Seafood Guide, A Practical Look at Seafood.

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  • I am finally convinced that the cholesterol found in shrimp isn’t going to raise my blood cholesterol and may actually decrease my risk of heart disease.  Are there any other nutrients found in shrimp that can make me healthier?
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We already know that shrimp is low in fat and calories. But if you are concerned about cholesterol, there is good news. You do not have to give up shrimp! Research shows and dietitians concur that the high percentage of "good fats" in shrimp reduces the impact of cholesterol. So enjoy shrimp as part of a balanced - and delicious - diet.