Seafood Twice a Week Will Keep Heart and Health at Their Peak

Recipe:

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the United States Department for Health and Human Services (HHS) recently released new guidelines recommending that all Americans, including pregnant women consume at least two servings (eight ounces) of seafood every week.

This recipe for Shrimp Fra Diavolo is a simple way to do wonders for your heart. Learn about the health benefits of shrimp and easy, delicious recipes at www.eatshrimp.com; and visit the Shrimp Council on Facebook at Eat Shrimp.

 Shrimp Fra Diavolo
Serves: 4

• 1 1/2 pounds medium/large shrimp, peeled, uncooked
• 1 jar (26 ounces) prepared marinara sauce
• 2 cloves finely chopped garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Crushed red pepper to taste
• 1 pound angel hair pasta

Rinse shrimp and drain in colander. In large pot, boil water for pasta. Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and reduce heat to low. Sauté garlic until soft. Add shrimp and cook uncovered for approximately 5 minutes on each side, until shrimp turns pink. Remove from heat. In 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.

Recipe Courtesy of:
The Shrimp Council and "Bob & Joe's Smart Seafood Guide, A Practical Look at Seafood."