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Lemon Seafood with Pasta

Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Aug 25, 2010
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Shrimp and scallops combine with veggies in this quick microwave main dish.

Lemon Seafood with Pasta

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 34 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 11
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound fresh or frozen uncooked medium shrimp in shells
  • 1/2 pound bay scallops
  • 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices (1 1/2 cups)
  • 1 small yellow summer squash, cut into 1/4 inch slices (1 1/2 cups)
  • 1 small yellow or green bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
  • 1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton)
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill weed or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups hot cooked rotini pasta
Make With
Progresso Broth

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Peel shrimp. (If shrimp are frozen, do not thaw; peel in cold water.) Make a shallow cut lengthwise down back of each shrimp; wash out vein.
  • Step 
    2
    Mix shrimp, scallops, zucchini, yellow squash and bell pepper in 3-quart microwavable casserole. Cover tightly and microwave on High 8 to 10 minutes, stirring every 3 minutes, until shrimp are pink and firm. Drain; let stand covered 5 minutes.
  • Step 
    3
    Mix broth, lemon juice, cornstarch, dill weed and salt in 2-cup microwavable measuring cup until smooth. Microwave uncovered on High 3 to 4 minutes, stirring every minute, until mixture thickens and boils. Stir into seafood mixture.
  • Step 
    4
    Serve seafood mixture over pasta. Garnish with additional fresh dill weed if desired.

Nutrition

200 Calories
2 g Total Fat
18 g Protein
29 g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
200
Calories from Fat
20
Total Fat
2 g
Saturated Fat
0g
Cholesterol
60 mg
Sodium
550 mg
Potassium
490 mg
Total Carbohydrate
29 g
Dietary Fiber
2 g
Protein
18 g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
12%
12%
Vitamin C
36%
36%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
18%
18%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 1 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Very Lean Meat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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