Shrimp Scampi Over Pasta
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Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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233 | Calories |
8g | Fat |
20g | Carbs |
20g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 4 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 233 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 8g | 10% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 10% |
Cholesterol 148mg | 49% |
Sodium 737mg | 32% |
Total Carbohydrate 20g | 7% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
Total Sugars 1g | |
Protein 20g | |
Vitamin C 7mg | 37% |
Calcium 102mg | 8% |
Iron 1mg | 7% |
Potassium 222mg | 5% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
Scampi is the Italian word for prawn (which is another word for shrimp), so translated in English "Shrimp Scampi" means "Shrimp Shrimp." But no matter what the name of this well-known and well-loved dish means, it is defined as a delicious preparation of shrimp cooked in butter, garlic, and parsley, often served over pasta.
While most shrimp scampi recipes are made with loads of butter, this easy shrimp scampi uses only a bit of butter as the base, supplemented with aromatic olive oil to give it a lighter taste with extra flavor. Since the cooking time is as long as it takes for the pasta to cook, it is perfect for a weeknight dinner. And although simple to prepare, this dish is impressive, and can easily be doubled; plus, the pasta base means only a side vegetable is needed to round out the meal.
Ingredients
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1/2 pound angel hair pasta
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1 teaspoon unsalted butter
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4 teaspoons olive oil
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4 cloves garlic, finely minced
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1 pound (31 to 35) large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
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1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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Dash of kosher salt
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2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package.
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Meanwhile, in a skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 3 minutes, watching to make sure the garlic doesn't brown.
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Add the shrimp, parsley, lemon juice, and salt, and cook until the shrimp are pink and curled, 2 to 3 minutes a side.
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Drain the pasta and toss it together with the shrimp mixture and the Parmesan cheese.
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Serve and enjoy.
Tip
You can buy raw (usually deveined) shrimp either from your local fish market or frozen in bags from your supermarket. If you are using frozen shrimp, place in a colander and run under cold water until thawed. Peel and dry with a paper towel before cooking.
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