Healthier Shrimp Scampi with Pasta
This light shrimp scampi is flavored with wine and chicken stock instead of butter so it's flavorful and healthier.
Servings: 4
Calories: 551kcal
Ingredients
- 12 ounces spaghetti or other long pasta
- 2 TBS olive oil
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 4 large cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- the juice from one medium sized lemon plus extra slices for garnish
- ¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley plus extra for garnish
- 1 TBS butter
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente, according to package directions.
- While spaghetti is cooking, warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, and cook for a minute. Add garlic, crushed red pepper, wine, broth, lemon juice and parsley. Simmer for 1 minute or until shrimp are fully cooked. Remove shrimp to warm plate keeping sauce in pan. Add butter to pan and stir until melted.
- Drain pasta and add to pan with sauce. Add salt to taste. Toss well and transfer to serving plate. Top with cooked shrimp. Serve warm. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition
Calories: 551kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 293mg | Sodium: 1139mg | Potassium: 392mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 553IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 202mg | Iron: 4mg