THE BEST SHRIMP SCAMPI RECIPE

The Best Shrimp Scampi Recipe image

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 teaspoons minced garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup butter (cubed)
1 pound raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon oregano
10 ounces whole wheat angel hair pasta
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup fresh parsley (minced)

Steps:

Preheat your oven to broil.
In an ovenproof skillet over medium heat, saute garlic in olive oil and butter until garlic starts to brown.
Stir in the shrimp, lemon juice, pepper, and oregano. Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until all the shrimp turns pink.
While shrimp cooks, prepare pasta according to directions on package.
Spread out the shrimp evenly on the bottom of the pan.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs.
Broil 6 inches from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until topping is golden brown.
Garnish with parsley and serve over cooked pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 kcal, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 298 mg, Sodium 1434 mg, Carbohydrate 17 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 54 mg