Best Light Lemony Scampi Recipes

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LEMONY SHRIMP SCAMPI



Lemony Shrimp Scampi image

Easy and elegant, this dish is a real catch. The use of the word "scampi" to mean a garlicky, buttery preparation for shrimp is more Italian-American than Italian; it's thought to have first appeared on a menu in 1950s New Jersey.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Salt and pepper
3/4 pound angel-hair pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 pound large or jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup lemon juice (from 2 lemons), plus wedges for serving
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add shrimp and cook until opaque throughout, about 3 minutes, flipping once. Transfer to a plate.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and garlic to skillet and saute until garlic is soft and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add lemon juice and cook 1 minute; season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and stir in parsley. Add pasta and shrimp and toss to combine. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 622 g, Fat 27 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 12 g

LIGHT & LEMONY SCAMPI



Light & Lemony Scampi image

A touch more lemon helped me trim the calories in our favorite shrimp scampi recipe. For those who want to indulge, pass around the Parmesan. -Ann Sheehy, Lawrence, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound)
8 ounces uncooked multigrain angel hair pasta
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 green onions, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Peel and devein shrimp, removing tails. Cut each shrimp lengthwise in half. Cook pasta according to package directions. , In a large nonstick skillet, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, green onions and garlic; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink, 2-3 minutes. Remove from pan with a slotted spoon., Add broth, lemon zest, lemon juice, pepper, salt and red pepper flakes to same pan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is slightly reduced, about 1 minute. Return shrimp to pan; heat through. Remove from heat., Drain pasta; divide among 4 bowls. Top with shrimp mixture; sprinkle with parsley. If desired, serve with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 146mg cholesterol, Sodium 405mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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