Description
Indulge in a delicious and healthy meal with this flavorful Shrimp Scampi with Whole Wheat Pasta. Succulent shrimp cooked in a garlicky lemon sauce, tossed with whole wheat spaghetti, and finished with a sprinkle of fresh herbs. This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fancy weekend meal.
Ingredients
Whole Wheat Spaghetti:
8 ounces
Olive Oil:
1 tablespoon
Unsalted Butter:
1 tablespoon
Garlic (minced):
4 cloves
Large Shrimp (peeled and deveined):
1 pound
Red Pepper Flakes (optional):
½ teaspoon
Salt and Black Pepper:
to taste
Dry White Wine or Low-Sodium Chicken Broth:
½ cup
Lemon Juice:
juice of 1 lemon
Fresh Parsley (chopped):
2 tablespoons
Lemon Zest:
for garnish
Grated Parmesan:
for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Whole Wheat Spaghetti: Prepare according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
- Sauté Garlic and Shrimp: In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter. Add garlic, shrimp, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook shrimp until pink, about 2–3 minutes per side. Set shrimp aside.
- Deglaze the Pan: Pour in white wine or broth and lemon juice. Simmer to reduce slightly, about 2–3 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Add cooked pasta and reserved water to the skillet. Toss to coat. Return shrimp to the pan and warm through.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle with parsley and lemon zest. Serve hot with Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, reduce the butter and omit the Parmesan.
- You can substitute zucchini noodles or gluten-free pasta if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
