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Healthy Shrimp Scampi ~ Ready in 15 Minutes

June 19, 2012 by lauren.kelly 18 Comments

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Yes, you read the title of this recipe correctly….Shrimp Scampi can be healthy!  And still crazy delicious!  My family LOVED this!

This Healthy Shrimp Scampi is so delicious and is ready in 15 minutes! www.laurenkellynutrition.com

It is actually funny how much my kids love shrimp (it’s the first thing they order when we go eat at a restaurant) when I don’t eat any seafood.  I know, I am told I am missing out.  It’s not because it’s unhealthy, it’s because I don’t like it.  It’s a texture thing for me.

Anyway, it took me several attempts to lighten up shrimp scampi and this one was a winner!  My husband was disappointed there wasn’t any left over.  I guess I should double the recipe next time!

This Healthy Shrimp Scampi is so delicious and is ready in 15 minutes! www.laurenkellynutrition.com

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound cleaned, large deveined shrimp, patted dry
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 3/4 pound multi-grain angel hair pasta
  • 1/2 cup chopped parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1/2 fresh squeezed lemon juice (optional)
  • 2 cups steamed baby spinach (optional)

Directions

  • Bring an 8- to 10-quart pot of salted water to boil.
  • Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium high heat until it shimmers, then saute shrimp,turning once, until just cooked through, about 2 minutes. Transfer shrimp with a slotted spoon to a large bowl. Add garlic,  chicken stock and 3/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper to skillet and bring to a boil, let it reduce to 1/2 cup. Add butter and stir until melted, then remove skillet from heat and stir in shrimp.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in boiling water until al dente, about 6 minutes. Toss pasta in bowl with shrimp mixture, parsley and lemon zest.  Squeeze lemon juice on top if desired.  Place on top of steamed spinach if you’d like.

 

 

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1/6 recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 316   Calories from Fat 94
Total Fat 10.4g
Saturated Fat 2.3g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 153mg
Sodium 225mg
Total Carbohydrates 39.2g
Dietary Fiber 4.2g
Sugars 1.3g
Protein 19.4g

*Nutritional Information is provided by www.caloriecount.com, not 100% guaranteed accurate

This Healthy Shrimp Scampi is so delicious and is ready in 15 minutes! www.laurenkellynutrition.com

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Filed Under: Kids, Pasta, Recipes, Seafood, Side Dishes Tagged With: healthy shrimp, reduced fat shrimp scampi, spinach shrimp



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Comments

  1. Dee at Deelicious Sweets says

    June 19, 2012 at 2:27 pm

    I love that you lightened up shrimp scampi. It’s what the hubs orders every time we go to Red Lobster. I can’t stand it there as it’s way to garlicy and I LOVE garlic. I’ll have to try this recipe for sure. We are adding seafood in to our diet so I’m always looking for healthy recipes.

    Reply
    • LaurenKellyNutrition says

      June 19, 2012 at 2:32 pm

      Let me know how you like it Dee!! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Sonali- The Foodie Physician says

    June 19, 2012 at 2:34 pm

    This is fantastic Lauren! The perfect “Recipe Resuscitation,” as I like to call it!

    Reply
    • LaurenKellyNutrition says

      June 19, 2012 at 2:40 pm

      Thanks Sonali! I hope you like it 🙂 You are definitely the creative genius!!

      Reply
  3. Michele says

    June 19, 2012 at 5:37 pm

    YAY! Scampi with no guilt! 🙂

    Reply
  4. bobbiskozykitchen says

    June 29, 2012 at 10:50 pm

    Awesome awesome awesome!!! It’s all I can say 🙂 thanks so much for sharing this on Manic Monday

    Reply
    • LaurenKellyNutrition says

      June 29, 2012 at 10:56 pm

      My pleasure dear Bobbi! Have a great weekend 🙂

      Reply
  5. Emily Lewis says

    May 8, 2015 at 8:49 pm

    I making this dish for dinner tonight. Will let you know how we like it. Can’t wait. Thanks for the recipes. I’m going to make the Mexican casserole next week.

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      May 9, 2015 at 2:13 am

      Hi Emily! That’s my husband loves that shrimp scampi, I hope you like it too!

      Reply
  6. Martha @ A Family Feast says

    January 5, 2016 at 2:01 pm

    One of my favorite dishes of all-time – and you’ve made it guilt-free! Thank you! 🙂

    Reply
  7. Stephanie says

    January 5, 2016 at 4:29 pm

    I love shrimp scampi and my whole family loves shrimp! Must make this 🙂

    Reply
  8. Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says

    January 5, 2016 at 7:15 pm

    This is the most beautiful dish ever!! Those shrimp look perfect. Love the simple ingredients list.

    Reply
  9. Kirsten/ComfortablyDomestic says

    January 5, 2016 at 9:37 pm

    Shrimp scampi is such a quick & easy dinner that feels like a restaurant meal. Definitely double the Recipe next time to keep the men-folk happy!

    Reply
  10. Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

    January 5, 2016 at 10:59 pm

    My husband loooooves shrimp scampi and this looks so delicious!

    Reply
  11. Sarah Walker Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella) says

    January 6, 2016 at 12:24 pm

    My kids (and I!) would love this recipe. YUM. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  12. Angie | Big Bear's Wife says

    January 6, 2016 at 6:55 pm

    I’m down for any meal that can be made in 15 minutes! My husband is always starving when he gets home from work at 5 and since we both don’t get off work til then it makes it challenging to have something ready quickly when we get home. We love seafood here and shrimp is high on that list!!!

    Reply
  13. Kim Beaulieu says

    January 10, 2016 at 6:03 am

    This looks positively delicious Lauren. I love that’s it’s so simple and quick too. Beautiful, healthy, quick and easy….this is a surefire hit. Love it.

    Reply
  14. Rebecca {foodie with family} says

    February 14, 2017 at 3:11 pm

    This is so mega fantastic. My husband and boys will adore the shrimp!!

    Reply

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