Light & Lemony Scampi Recipe

Name: Light & Lemony Scampi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 1 pound uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound); 8 ounces uncooked multigrain angel hair pasta; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 green onions, thinly sliced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley; Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Servings: persons

1 pound uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound)
8 ounces uncooked multigrain angel hair pasta
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 green onions, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

1
Peel and devein shrimp, removing tails. Cut each shrimp lengthwise in half. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2
In a
3
, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, green onions and garlic; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink, 2-3 minutes. Remove from pan with a slotted spoon.
4
Add broth, lemon zest, lemon juice, pepper, salt and pepper flakes to same pan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is slightly reduced, about 1 minute. Return shrimp to pan; heat through. Remove from heat.
5
Drain pasta; divide among four bowls. Top with shrimp mixture; sprinkle with parsley. If desired, serve with cheese.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), 8 ounces uncooked multigrain angel hair pasta, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Light & Lemony Scampi falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Light & Lemony Scampi

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