Roasted Shrimp Scampi Recipe

Name: Roasted Shrimp Scampi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: salt; 1 large lemon; 1 lb. asparagus; 4 tsp. Extra virgin olive oil; 2 clove garlic; 1/4 c. packed fresh mint leaves; 1/4 c. fresh basil leaves; 12 oz. shelled and deveined shrimp; .13 tsp. crushed red pepper; 1 box whole-grain-blend spaghetti

Servings: persons

salt
1 large lemon
1 lb. asparagus
4 tsp. Extra virgin olive oil
2 clove garlic
1/4 c. packed fresh mint leaves
1/4 c. fresh basil leaves
12 oz. shelled and deveined shrimp
.13 tsp. crushed red pepper
1 box whole-grain-blend spaghetti

1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Heat large covered pot of water to boiling; add 1 teaspoon salt.
2
From lemon, grate 1 teaspoon peel and squeeze 1/4 cup juice.
3
In bowl, toss asparagus, 2 teaspoons oil, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
4
Place in 18-inch by 12-inch jelly-roll pan.
5
Roast 5 minutes.
6
Meanwhile, mince garlic, mint, and basil.
7
To same bowl, add shrimp, garlic, lemon peel, pepper, and half of mint, and stir to coat.
8
Push asparagus to one side of pan; arrange shrimp on other side.
9
Roast 5 minutes or until shrimp just turn opaque.
10
Cook pasta as label directs.
11
Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water.
12
Drain pasta; return to pot with asparagus, shrimp, lemon juice, basil, reserved cooking water, 2 teaspoons oil, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and remaining mint; toss to coat.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: salt, 1 large lemon, 1 lb. asparagus, 4 tsp. Extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Roasted Shrimp 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.

Roasted Shrimp Scampi

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