Best Scampi Primavera Recipes

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Provided by AllThatCookingJazz

Time 35m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces whole wheat linguine
1 lb large shrimp (peeled and devained)
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves (minced)
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
6 ounces sugar snap peas
1 cup carrot (shredded)
1/3 cup low sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
1 lemon, juice of
1/8 teaspoon lemon zest (grated)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese (grated)

Steps:

Cook linguine according to package directions.
Meanwhile, sprinkle shrimp with 1/8 teaspoons of salt (reserve the rest) Set shrimp aside.
In large nonstick skillet, heat 2 Tbs. oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and pepper flakes. Cook 1 minute.
Add shrimp and cook, turing once until no longer opaque (about 2 minutes per side).
Using tongs or a slotted spoon, remove shrimp from skillet and set aside, leaving the garlic and pepppers as much as you can.
In same skillet, heat remaining oil, peas and remaining salt. Cooking until just tender (about 4 minutes).
Add carrots and chicken broth. Cook 1 minute. Stir in butter. Cook till melted. Add parsley, lemon juice, pasta and shrimp.
Cook, tossing until heated through (about 3 minutes).
Sprinkle with zest then top with parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 513.5, Fat 21.8, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 169.5, Sodium 1066.3, Carbohydrate 53.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 2.8, Protein 30.5

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Yield makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package spaghetti[ I prefer thin]
1/4 cup olive oil
3-4 large cloves garlic,minced
1/2-1 tsp. finely chopped lemon peel
2 large carrots julliened & 2" lengths
1[8oz] zucchini julliened & 2"
lengths
1 red pepper julliened & 2" lenghts
1 1/2 lbs. CLEANED medium shrimp
2 Tbls.lemon juice
3/4 tsp salt
pepper to taste
2 Tbls. or more of torn fresh Basil leaves
2 Tbls. or more chopped fresh parsley
lemon olive oil to finish

Steps:

Cook spaghetti till al dente only! While spaghetti is cooking, heat olive oil in large saute pan or skillet till hot but not smoking. To pan add garlic & lemon peel for 30 seconds stirring constantly, add shrimp & vegetables & cook & stir over medium heat till shrimp turns pink on both sides. Sprinkle with lemon juice, salt & pepper,basil & parsley. Spoon over pasta & toss. Finish with a small drizzle of lemon olive oil or omit if not available.