"Basil, considered to be a royal herb in ancient Greece, provides color and flavor in this quick, diabetic-friendly seafood and pasta recipe...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound fresh or frozen large shrimp in shells
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6 ounces dried linguini or fettuccine
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½ teaspoon salt
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8 ounces fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces
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Nonstick cooking spray
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup thin red, yellow and/or green sweet pepper strips
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¼ cup snipped fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil, crushed
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1 teaspoon finely-shredded lemon peel
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¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
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¼ cup sliced green onions
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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Fresh basil sprigs (optional)
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Lemon wedges (optional)