Healthy Shrimp Scampi
This Healthy Shrimp Scampi is so delicious and is ready in 15 minutes!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer, brunch, dinner, lunch, Main Course, main dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Fat
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 282kcal
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound cleaned, large deveined shrimp patted dry
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ½ pound gluten free pasta
- ½ cup parsley chopped
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups steamed baby spinach optional
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 broth and ¾ teaspoon each salt and pepper to skillet and bring to a boil, let it reduce to ½ 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.
To store in the refrigerator: Place cooled shrimp in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To store in the freezer: Place cooled shrimp in an airtight container and store in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 282mg | Potassium: 323mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1418IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 2mg