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Shrimp Scampi Pasta Recipe
An easy One Pot Shrimp Scampi Pasta recipe prepared in just 20 minutes. The perfect family meal on a budget for those busy days!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 576 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 oz whole wheat pasta
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ¼ lbs large shrimp, thawed and pat dry (peeled and deveined, tail removed)
- salt to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ cup dry white wine
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 lemon, juiced
- ⅓ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoon chopped parsley (and or basil leaves)
- 6-8 Grape tomatoes, halved (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, boil water with a pinch of salt and a hint of olive oil. Add pasta and cook, stirring every now and then, until al dente (about 7-10 minutes). Drain and set aside pasta.
- Using the same pot, heat the 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat for about 1 minute. Then add the garlic and let cook, stirring, for about 1 minute. Do not let brown!
- Add the shrimp; season with salt and red pepper flakes. Toss until the shrimp turns pink and opaque in the center, about 3 minutes. Add the wine; toss 1 minute. Add the heavy cream and stir just until sauce is homogeneous. Let cook for about 1-2 minutes.
- Remove pan from the heat, stir in lemon juice. Return cooked pasta to the pot, toss with Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley and/or basil leaves. Top with grape tomatoes if desired. Serve while hot. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Store Shrimp Scampi Pasta in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Heat and stir well before serving. Freeze for up to 2 months.
- Store Shrimp Scampi Pasta in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Heat and stir well before serving. Freeze for up to 2 months.
- fridge
- Freeze
- Store Shrimp Scampi Pasta in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Heat and stir well before serving. Freeze for up to 2 months.
- For a low carb version, use zucchini noodles instead of pasta. For a gluten-free meal, substitute GF pasta for whole wheat pasta.
Nutrition Information
Calories
576kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
41g
(82%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
404mg
(135%)
Sodium
1256mg
(52%)
Potassium
345mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
681IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
367mg
(37%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 576
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 576kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 404mg | 135% |
| Sodium | 1256mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 345mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 681IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 367mg | 37% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.