Light and Lemony Scampi Recipe

4      Reviews by:    Kathy Humphreys   Light and Lemony Scampi Recipe uses shrimp, angel hair pasta, butter, olive oil, green onions, garlic, broth, lemon juice, and pepper in creating this unique and very tasty shrimp scampi recipe. Food Category:    Seafood Cuisine Origin:    Italian    Servings:4 Nutrition facts:309 calories11.1 grams fat Print Preview Rate This Recipe Prep Time:   20 Minutes Cook Time:   7 Minutes Total Time:   27 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound)
• 8 ounces uncooked multigrain angel hair pasta
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
• Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

DIRECTIONS

• Peel and devein shrimp, removing tails. Cut each shrimp lengthwise in half. Cook pasta according to package directions.
• In a large nonstick skillet, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, green onions and garlic; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink, 2-3 minutes. Remove from pan with a slotted spoon.
• Add broth, lemon zest, lemon juice, pepper, salt and red pepper flakes to same pan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is slightly reduced, about 1 minute. Return shrimp to pan; heat through. Remove from heat.
• Drain pasta; divide among 4 bowls. Top with shrimp mixture; sprinkle with parsley. If desired, serve with cheese.

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