This homemade Lemon Shrimp Scampi is a light, yet protein-packed meal that works great on the run or for meal prep.
Lemon Shrimp Scampi
PREP TIME: 20 mins
BAKE TIME: 15 mins
WAIT TIME: 1 hr
TOTAL TIME: 35 mins
SERVINGS: 4
AUTHOR: Fry Fam
INGREDIENTS
- 1 pound uncooked shrimp (26-30)
- 8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tsp grated lemon zest
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
- Grated parmesan cheese
INSTRUCTIONS
- 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 pepper flakes to the 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 four bowls. Top with shrimp mixture; sprinkle with parsley. Sprinkle with cheese.
- ENJOY!
Fry Fam’S TIPS
- I personally recommend serving over angel hair pasta. Rice also works well.
NUTRITION (Per serving)
CALORIES: 340 cal, CARBOHYDRATES: 41g, PROTEIN: 29g, FAT: 10g, SATURATED FAT: 3g, SODIUM: 405mg, POTASSIUM: 68mg, FIBER: 5g, SUGAR: 3g, VITAMIN A: 42.1%, VITAMIN C: 12%, CALCIUM: 9%, IRON: 8.5%
