Skinny Shrimp Scampi
 
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Recipe type: Dinner-Fish
Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb. raw shrimp, shells and tails removed
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flake (according to taste)
  • 4 large cloves garlic, minced or pressed
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons white wine
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti noodles (whole wheat or gluten free)
  • a handful of fresh chopped cilantro
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
Instructions
  1. Boil pasta according to package instructions for al dente then drain it (reserve ½ cup of the starchy cooking water before you drain) and set the pasta and the reserved water aside.
  2. In a skillet over medium-high heat saute the shrimp in the olive oil and garlic. Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes or until the shrimp are bright pink in color. Season the shrimp with crushed red pepper flakes, sea salt and pepper.
  3. Add the butter and wine and let it simmer until reduced by half. Add the lemon juice and zest and let it all simmer together for 1-2 minutes. Add the shrimp mixture to your pasta. Add the reserved starchy cooking water and cilantro. Toss to combine. Add the Parmesan cheese and serve.
Recipe by Becky's Best Bites at https://beckysbestbites.com/skinny-shrimp-scampi/