Low-Fat Shrimp With Pasta

Set a pot of water to boil for the pasta.

Lightly coat a large skillet with nonstick vegetable cooking spray. Place over medium-high heat, and add olive oil. Let heat for 1 to 2 minutes.

Add dried basil, salt, dried oregano, and shrimp. Toss to coat shrimp with herbs and cook 6 to 8 minutes, or until shrimp are cooked and turn pink, turning once.

Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain.

Toss shrimp mixture with hot pasta.

Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.

How to Peel and Devein Shrimp

• If the head is still attached and you want to remove it, gently twist it off. Then, starting at the head end, go underneath, where the legs are attached, and peel away the legs and shell.
• If you'd like to leave the tail on, go ahead. Otherwise, holding on to the body of the shrimp, remove the tail with a gentle tug.
• Lay the shrimp down and, using a paring knife, cut along the middle of the shrimp's back to reveal the vein. Try not to cut too deeply, and pull out the thin gray vein.
• For tail-on shrimp, remove the shell as instructed above, but leave the last segment attached, then devein.
• Rinse and pat dry the shrimp before adding to your favorite recipe.