Shrimp Scampi Pasta Recipe

by Iyogalife.com, Momswhothink.com

Shrimp Scampi Pasta Recipes below are great for serving to your special guests as they are the perfect union of shrimp and pasta, of savory and tangy, and will have people asking for more.

Shrimp Scampi literally means "shrimp shrimp". This meal means romance to many people, especially as they are looking for romantic meals for Valentines Day, anniversaries, or other celebrations.


Whole-Wheat Capellini Shrimp Scampi Pasta Recipe

Ingredients:

*4 servings

1 cup of water

2 small zucchinis, thinly sliced

1 cup baby spinach

¼ cup Ghee

2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined

½ teaspoon salt

2 cloves garlic, chopped

1/3 cup white wine

¾ cup vegetable broth

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 teaspoons parsley, chopped

¼ cup grated Parmesan

8 ounces whole-wheat angel hair pasta, cooked 1 minute less than the package instructions indicate.


Preparation:

• Heat 1 cup of water in a large skillet over high heat. Add the zucchini and cook 3-4 minutes until the zucchini is tender and most of the water has evaporated. Stir in the spinach and transfer to a plate.

• In the same skillet, warm the ghee over medium high heat. Sprinkle the shrimp with salt. Add the shrimp and garlic. Cook 5-6 minutes until the shrimp is no longer translucent in the center.

• Stir in the wine, broth, lemon juice, and parsley. Cover and reduce to a simmer. Cook an additional 3- 4 minutes until the shrimp is completely cooked through and no longer translucent in the center.

• Stir in pasta and vegetables, and toss. Top with Parmesan if using and serve immediately.

Original Whole-Wheat Capellini Shrimp Scampi Pasta Recipe


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Whole-Wheat Linguini Shrimp Scampi Pasta Recipe

Ingredients:

*4 servings

4 ounces whole-wheat linguini

1 tablespoon olive oil

6 cloves minced garlic

6 green onions, sliced

1 pound large shrimp

10 ounces frozen spinach

1/4 cup dry white wine

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon lemon zest

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley


Preparation:

• Cook pasta according to directions on the box.

• Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Add garlic, green onions and shrimp, and cook until shrimp starts turning pink. Add spinach and continue to cook until the spinach has cooked through.

• Add white wine and lemon juice and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated. Remove from heat and sprinkle with lemon zest and parsley.

• Serve with 1/2-cup pasta per serving.


Nutritional Values Per Serving:

289 calories, 6 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 26 g carbohydrates, 2 g sugars, 6 g fiber, 29 g protein, 225 mg sodium

Original Whole-Wheat Linguini Shrimp Scampi Pasta Recipe