Shrimp Scampi

Name: Shrimp Scampi
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 6 ounce spaghetti; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 pound shrimp (large, peeled, deveined); 3 clove garlic (minced); 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 0.25 cup chicken broth; 1 lemon (zested and juiced); 0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped); 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 1 package mixed greens salad; 2 tablespoon Italian dressing

Succulent shrimp tossed with tender pasta, bright lemon, fragrant garlic, and fresh parsley, creating a vibrant and quick weeknight dinner.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 3
Cuisine: Italian
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $5.78/serving

Dietary

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

Ingredients

6 ounce spaghetti
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 pound shrimp (large, peeled, deveined)
3 clove garlic (minced)
0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
0.25 cup chicken broth
1 lemon (zested and juiced)
0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
1 package mixed greens salad
2 tablespoon Italian dressing

Instructions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside.
Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the same skillet. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Pour in the chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Add the drained spaghetti, chopped fresh parsley, kosher salt, and black pepper. Toss everything together, adding a splash or two of the reserved pasta water if needed to create a light sauce.
Serve the Shrimp Scampi immediately. On the side, toss the mixed greens salad with Italian dressing.

Notes

Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level. A bit of freshly grated Parmesan cheese makes a nice optional topping.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 480
Protein: 36.5 g
Carbohydrates: 48 g
Fat: 17.5 g
Fiber: 4.2 g
Sodium: 780 mg
Saturated Fat: 6.5 g
Sugar: 3.1 g
Cholesterol: 245 mg