Shrimp scampi in a light sauce


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How to cook - Shrimp scampi in a light sauce
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Time: 37 min.
Complexity: easily
Quantity: 5 tbsp.

Nutritional value per serving:

Calories 330, total fat 8.5 G., saturated fats 1 G., proteins 26 G., carbohydrates 35 G., fiber 4 G., cholesterol 130 mg, sodium 400 mg, sugar - G.


The traditional American dish, shrimp scampi, is made with shrimp sautéed in butter, garlic, and white wine. This recipe also makes a lighter sauce, omitting the butter, making it more nutritious but no less delicious. Simmer the herb-infused shrimp in a lemon-wine sauce and add cooked spaghetti. Top with a delicious, crunchy mixture of croutons, parsley, and lemon zest. You'll truly enjoy the light and refreshing flavor of this dish.



The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:


  • 180 g multigrain spaghetti
  • 1/4 cup multigrain croutons, crushed
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1.5 tbsp grated lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp. l. olive oil
  • 1 shallot, thinly sliced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 300 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 16 pieces, size 21/25)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup lightly salted chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 6 pitted black olives, sliced ​​(about 1 tbsp)



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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:


  1. Cook the spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the croutons, 1/2 tbsp parsley, and 1 tbsp zest.

  3. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shallot, garlic, and red pepper. Cook, stirring, until the onion is soft, about 1 minute. Add the shrimp and salt and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until the shrimp are opaque, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the broth, wine, lemon juice, and olives. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute, then reduce the heat to medium. Stir in the spaghetti, the remaining 3 tablespoons of parsley, and the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of zest, mix thoroughly, and remove from the heat.
  4. Transfer to a large bowl. Sprinkle with the crouton mixture. Serve immediately.





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