Best Shrimp Scampi Low Fat Recipes

Shrimp Scampi - Low Fat image

Provided by MrCorbato

Time 33m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 lbs medium shrimp, uncooked and in shells
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 medium green onions, thinly sliced (2 tablespoons)
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
grated parmesan cheese, if desired

Steps:

Peel shrimp, removing tails. Make a shallow cut lengthwise down back of each shrimp; wash out vein (devein).
Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook shrimp and remaining ingredients except cheese in oil 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently until shrimp are pink and firm; remove from heat. Sprinkle with cheese.

Low-Fat Shrimp Scampi image

Provided by Brian M. Riback

Time 25m

Yield 2 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus another 3 to be used later
one medium bag shrimp
1 shallot, Diced
1 small red pepper, Diced
4 tablespoons crushed garlic
1 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup white wine
2 tablespoons oregano
2 tablespoons basil
4 ounces sliced mushrooms (Reserve the liquid!!!)
1/4 cup nonfat milk
4 tablespoons cornstarch
2 (1/16 ounce) sugar substitute (Splenda)
2 cups broccoli rabe or 2 cups brown rice

Steps:

1. Add the first 3 tbsp of EVOO to a medium-hot pan.
2. Add Shallot, Red Pepper, garlic and cook until translucent.
3. Add chicken broth to deglaze (2 minutes).
4. Add White wine, Oregano, and Basil and reduce to simmer for 5 minutes.
5. While this is simmering, in a separate bowl, combine reserved liquid from the mushrooms with cornstarch and let sit.
6. Add Milk, rest of EVOO, Splenda, and cornstarch mixture and increase flame to high and let boil. Be careful with the milk that it doesn't boil over.
7. Add shrimp and reduce heat to medium, toss until pink (about 3-5 minutes).
8. Serve over Broccoli Rabe or Brown Rice.