Recipes

Linnea’s Cajun Chicken & Shrimp with Linguine

by Linnea Lownds

 

4 tbs nonfat margarine spread 2 Tbs olive oil
1½ lbs boneless chicken breasts, 1” cubed 1 lb deveined, peeled fresh shrimp
1 tsp dried oregano ¼ tsp ground pepper
1 tsp cayenne pepper 1 medium chopped onion
1 medium chopped green pepper 3 cloves crushed garlic
1 large chopped peeled tomato 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 lb whole or multi grain linguine
   
Preparation & Cooking Instructions

In large frying pan, melt 2 Tbsp of the margarine in 1 Tbsp of oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and shrimp. Sprinkle with oregano, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Sauté about 3 minutes until chicken turns opaque and shrimp turns pink. Remove and set aside.

Reduce heat to medium and add remaining 2 Tbsp of margarine and 1 Tbsp oil. Add onion and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes. Add green pepper and garlic and cook until pepper is crisp tender, 3-5 minutes. Add tomato, Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice. Return shrimp and chicken to pan, mix well, and simmer for 5 minutes. Serve over bed of linguini. Serves six.

 

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