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LIGHTER BAKED SHRIMP SCAMPI



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Shrimp scampi is a classic, but decadent dish typically made with lots of butter and served over high-carb pasta or white rice. This version lightens things up a bit and is quick and easy enough for a weeknight meal.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Shrimp     100+ Shrimp Scampi Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

16 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 teaspoon olive oil
¼ cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
⅛ teaspoon ground paprika
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup crushed garlic croutons
3 cups frozen riced cauliflower (such as Green Giant®)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
4 lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place shrimp in a shallow baking dish.
  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, shallot, and olive oil and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in chicken stock, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, paprika, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture over shrimp and sprinkle with crushed croutons.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 9 to 11 minutes; do not overcook.
  • While shrimp is cooking, place riced cauliflower in a large nonstick skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until hot, about 5 minutes.
  • Serve shrimp over riced cauliflower. Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.4 calories, Carbohydrate 26.8 g, Cholesterol 180.3 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 9.6 g, Protein 25.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 416.4 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

LIGHTER SHRIMP SCAMPI



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(From Everyday Food) Scampi minus the butter and wine. Keep a bag of frozen (raw) shrimp in the freezer and you can have a quick and easy weekday meal on hand. (It just takes a few minutes to quick thaw the shrimp, follow the directions on the bag.) I always have a jar of minced garlic in the fridge and I often sub bottled lemon juice for fresh. I serve with steamed broccoli and a salad. You could also serve with a side of pasta, rice, or garlic bread.

Provided by Pomtini

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 19m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 lbs large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on, pat dry
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
coarse salt and pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Set broiler rack 4 inches from heat.
  • Place shrimp in a large broiler proof rimmed baking sheet. (I use a 9x13 glass baking dish.)
  • Sprinkle with oil and garlic and season generously with salt and pepper. Add 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Toss to coat. Arrange shrimp in a single layer.
  • Broil 3-4 minutes, until opaque throughout. Sprinkle with lemon juice, toss to combine. Serve immediately.

SHRIMP SCAMPI (A LIGHTER VERSION)



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An adaptation from The Italian-American Cookbook. The smaller the shrimp the longer the prep time! I learned that the hard way years ago when I was having guest for dinner and they arrived long before I was finished peeling and deveining the shrimp.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     European

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 teaspoons olive oil
28 large shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 1 1/2 pounds)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup dry white wine (Sauvignon Blanc)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add shrimp, saute 1 minute.
  • Add garlic, saute 1 minute.
  • Stir in wine, salt, and pepper, bring mixture to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium, cook 30 seconds.
  • Add parsley and lemon juice, toss well to coat.
  • Cook 1 minute or until shrimp are done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 74.5, Sodium 366.8, Carbohydrate 2.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.3, Protein 10.2

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