Lighter Shrimp Scampi

SERVES: 6

COOK TIME: 3 Min

This is our favorite lighter recipe for shrimp scampi! Made with olive oil instead of butter, the plump shrimp bathe in the light but flavorful sauce. Toss with pasta and it's ready for a weeknight dinner or a fancy company dinner!

What You'll Need

1 pound uncooked linguine
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, with tails left on
12 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

What to Do

Cook linguine according to package directions; drain and cover to keep warm.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, garlic, salt, and pepper, and saute 2 to 3 minutes, until shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.
Reduce heat to low and add wine and parsley; simmer 1 to 2 minutes.
Toss shrimp with linguine and serve immediately.

Finishing Touch

Add extra zing by squeezing a lemon over the shrimp right before tossing it with the pasta!
For even more great seafood recipes, check out our collection of 22 Easy Shrimp Recipes for Every Occasion.

Nutritional InformationShow More

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Calories 403
Calories from Fat 60
Total Fat 6.7g 10 %
Saturated Fat 0.7g 4 %
Trans Fat 0.0g 0 %
Protein 20g 40 %

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Cholesterol 95mg 32 %
Sodium 818mg 34 %
Total Carbohydrates 60g 20 %
Dietary Fiber 2.9g 12 %
Sugars 3.0g 0 %

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jcullen1 8780997

Jul 16, 2012

The recipe is very good. I used the 12 cloves of garlic and it was perfect!

novakteresa 865061 3

Jul 02, 2012

Is 12 cloves of garlic correct?? Is it over whelming?

themommom 9552981

Jun 01, 2012

Sounds like a lot of garlic to me. I do use the juice of one lemon and its zest, along with white wine AND chicken broth. It is yummy!

Member 4649477

Dec 30, 2011

I think you could use chicken broth or white grape juice. I've never tried it; however, the alcohol in wine cooks off anyway, leaving only the flavor of the wine--so the grape juice might be more true to this recipe than the chicken broth. Give it a try and let us know how you like it!

maryloujohansen1 5 480335

Jul 13, 2011

Why so much garlic--seems like all you would taste is garlic. 12 cloves is a lot!

janirasey 8932901

Dec 06, 2010

Can you use chicken broth instead of wine? Good recipe but need alternative for wine