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Champagne Shrimp Scampi
Champagne Shrimp Scampi in a creamy champagne sauce, is easy to make for everyday dinner, and elegant enough to serve on special occasions!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 446 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces linguine or fettuccine pasta - dry
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 pound raw shrimp peeled and deveined - if frozen, thaw it first
- 1/2 cup dry champagne or Prosecco
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese - grated
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley diced
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions, aiming for al dente. Drain and set it aside.
- In a deep skillet, melt butter over medium heat. After that, add the garlic, and red pepper flakes, stir, and cook for 30-60 seconds.
- Add the raw shrimp, stir, and cook for ONLY 2-3 minutes. Making sure not to overcook them. Shrimp are completely cooked when they turn light pink in color.
- Next, pour in champagne, cream, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper, and stir well.
- After that, add the cooked pasta and toss well to coat it in the champagne sauce.
- Top with shaved parmesan cheese, and lemon zest, and garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
446kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
176mg
(59%)
Sodium
877mg
(37%)
Potassium
364mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
747IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
194mg
(19%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 446
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 446kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 176mg | 59% |
| Sodium | 877mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 364mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 747IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 194mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.