This Healthy Shrimp Scampi Pasta is just 266 calories and ready in just 17 minutes! Perfect for a quick and nutritious dinner, this low-calorie dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
INGREDIENTS
- 10 oz linguine or your preferred pasta
- 1 ½ lbs extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
INSTRUCTIONS
- Cook linguine according to the package instructions.
- While the pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the wine and simmer for about 3 minutes, letting it reduce by half.
- Arrange shrimp in an even layer in the skillet. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, and cook for about 2 minutes per side until pink.
- Stir in lemon juice, then toss the cooked pasta with the shrimp and sauce in the skillet.
- Sprinkle with parsley, serve immediately, and enjoy!
NUTRITION (PER SERVING)
- Calories: 266 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 40.7 g
- Protein: 9.6 g
- Fat: 4.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.1 g
- Cholesterol: 72 mg
- Sodium: 56 mg
- Potassium: 179 mg
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Calcium: 25 mg
- Iron: 3 mg
