Skinny Shrimp Scampi Pasta With a Kick
 
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Serves: 6-8
Ingredients
  • 16 oz. 100% whole grain or gluten-free angel hair (Capellini) pasta
  • 1 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp. chipotle chili powder
  • 1 tbsp. cumin
  • 1 tbsp. chili powder
  • 2 tsp. coriander
  • 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tbsp. butter
  • 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
  • ½ cup white wine
  • 1 can (14.5 oz.) fire roasted tomatoes
  • Juice of 2 lemon
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • ½ cup green onions, chopped
  • ½ cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
  1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees
  2. Prepare pasta according to package directions, reserving ½ cup to 1 cup of the starchy cooking water. Keep pasta warm.
  3. Arrange shrimp in a single layer in an ungreased 9 x 13 baking dish. Season shrimp with chipotle chili powder, cumin, chili powder, coriander and red pepper flakes.
  4. In a medium sauce pan over medium heat, sautée the garlic in olive oil and butter until it begins to brown, approximately 3-4 minutes. Add wine and reduce by half. Add tomatoes and lemon juice and cook for 5 more minutes.
  5. Pour mixture over shrimp and top with Parmesan cheese.
  6. Bake uncovered for 10-15 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink and the Parmesan begins to brown.
  7. Toss shrimp with cooked pasta and just enough of the starchy cooking water to make the sauce the consistency that you desire.
Recipe by Becky's Best Bites at https://beckysbestbites.com/skinny-shrimp-scampi-pasta/