Recipes for the South Beach Diet or Other Good Carb Diets

2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 lbs peeled and deveined shrimp
1/2 tsp. salt, divided
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 cup nonfat chicken broth
1 tsp. minced garlic
1 (10-ounce) package of frozen petite green peas
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
2 Tbsp. Smart Balance or other acceptible margarine
2 tsp. white wine vinegar

Directions
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle shrimp with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Add shrimp to pan; cook 4 minutes, turning once. Remove from pan; keep warm.

Add broth, garlic, and peas to pan; simmer 3 minutes. Combine 1/4 teaspoon salt, pea mixture, mint, and butter in a blender; process until smooth. Add vinegar; pulse to combine. Spoon 1/3 cup pea sauce onto each of 4 plates; top each serving with shrimp.

Filed under: Seafood, Main Dishes, Phase 2