Lemon Shrimp Scampi

Name: Lemon Shrimp Scampi
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 ounce linguine; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1.25 pound shrimp (large, peeled, deveined); 4 clove garlic (minced); 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 0.5 cup chicken broth; 0.25 cup lemon juice; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.125 teaspoon black pepper; 0.5 cup fresh parsley (chopped, for serving); 4 cup mixed greens salad; 2 tablespoon light vinaigrette dressing

A classic Italian-American pasta dish featuring plump shrimp, bright lemon, and garlic, all tossed with linguine and finished with fresh parsley.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $4.41/serving

Dietary

Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
Low-Sugar
High-Protein

Ingredients

8 ounce linguine
1 tablespoon olive oil
1.25 pound shrimp (large, peeled, deveined)
4 clove garlic (minced)
0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
0.5 cup chicken broth
0.25 cup lemon juice
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.125 teaspoon black pepper
0.5 cup fresh parsley (chopped, for serving)
4 cup mixed greens salad
2 tablespoon light vinaigrette dressing

Instructions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
While pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
To the same skillet, add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and fresh lemon juice. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook for 2 minutes.
Return the cooked shrimp and drained linguine to the skillet. Toss to coat, adding a splash of the reserved pasta water if needed to create a light sauce. Season with salt and black pepper.
Stir in half of the chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately, garnished with the remaining parsley. Serve alongside the mixed greens salad with light vinaigrette dressing.

Notes

Use frozen shrimp for convenience; thaw overnight in the refrigerator or quickly under cold running water.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 405
Protein: 40.7 g
Carbohydrates: 42.1 g
Fat: 7.3 g
Fiber: 2.9 g
Sodium: 590 mg
Saturated Fat: 1.1 g
Sugar: 3.2 g
Cholesterol: 240 mg