Recipe: Skinny Shrimp Scampi
Most Shrimp Scampi utilize use a ton of butter and served over refined pasta — so you might [...]
Most Shrimp Scampi utilize use a ton of butter and served over refined pasta — so you might wonder if it is even possible to make a light version of this dish…it is! You will love our lightened up Skinny Shrimp Scampi! We used fiber-filled whole wheat pasta and only one tablespoon of butter, and you won't miss the traditional version one little bit! Recipe: Skinny Shrimp Scampi
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Serving size: 1 cups
Ingredients
8 ounces whole wheat spaghetti
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 Tbsp light butter
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
¾ cup red bell pepper, chopped
½ cup white clam sauce
½ cup white wine
1 tsp lemon juice
½ tsp crushed red pepper flake
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 lb medium-sized raw shrimp (about 40)
2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 lemon, cut into 4 wedges
*Optional:
½ cup reduced-fat Parmesan cheese
*Optional ingredients are not included in nutritional calculations.
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, simmer garlic in olive oil and butter for 2 minutes.
Add bell pepper, clam sauce, wine, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Cook until bell pepper is tender, about 3 minutes.
Add shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 4 minutes.
Add parsley and remove from heat.
Add pasta to scampi mixture and toss. Serve hot with lemon wedges and (optional) Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Information
Per Serving: (1 cup)
Calories: 380
Calories from fat: 83
Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 92mg
Sodium: 508mg
Carbohydrates: 47g
Fiber: 6g
Sugar 4g
Protein: 21g
WWP+: 10
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