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Light & Lemony Scampi

Name: Light & Lemony Scampi
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 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

17 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 15 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Jul. 12, 2023

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

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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

1 serving (calculated without cheese): 378 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 146mg cholesterol, 405mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 very lean meat, 2-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.

Light & Lemony Scampi

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