Easy & Healthy Shrimp Scampi

By KeyIngredient

Ingredients

• 4 tsp olive oil
• 1 1/4 pounds med raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails left on)
• 6-8 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup + 1 T minced parsley
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 4 lemon wedges

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from smokedngrilled.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil. Saute the shrimp until just pink, about 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook stirring constantly, about 30 seconds. With a slotted spoon transfer the shrimp to a platter and keep them warm.

In the skillet, combine the broth, wine, lemon juice, 1/4 cup of the parsley, the salt and pepper; and bring it to a boil. Boil uncovered, until the sauce is reduced by half.

Makes 4 servings

What great shrimp! My hubby loves scampi! I have a bag of shrimp I have been trying to figure out a recipe to make with them. Going to save this one for sure!

Yum, delicious! Try adding some red chile flakes next time…I love the little kick it gives.

Awesome, I’m always glad to hear it when someone is happy with what they find on my site. I almost reduced the amount of lemon, but decided to leave it alone. Sometimes it seems a bit too lemony when I make it.

Can i make it without the white wine?

The alcohol cooks off if that’s your concern. The white wine basically is what makes it a bit more healthy than the recipes with all the butter.

You’re welcome. I went in and added “raw” to the ingredient list. It should have been that way in the first place.

My husband and I are going to stay in this Valenties day while the munchkins are at the church’s “parents night out” and were going to make this! I cant wait to try it!!!

I too like Natalia will be going to stay in this Valentine’s Day and I will be going to make a special dinner for my Lady. After a special dinner we’re going to catch a movie. Hey, Curt any suggestions for picking the dry white wine? I should have mentioned that I normally don’t cook but with helpful recipes like this one, I get the confidence to start cooking.

You’re welcome! And good luck. Just follow the directions, and you and your special lady will be very pleased!

This looked interesting and trying to watch the calories lately so I thought I’d give it a try, I had this over 1 cup of riced cauliflower (instead of rice or pasta) and it was fabulous! Plus everything added up, a full serving is only 256 calories with the cauliflower!

That’s a great idea with the cauliflower. I’ll bet broccoli would be great too! You can’t beat an awesome meal like that for only 256 calories!

You’re welcome! It is pretty simple to make. Just the part while cooking the shrimp seems to move quickly, but once they’re cooked and removed, it’s a piece of cake!

I’m not a shrimp eater but my family likes it & normally only get it when we go out to eat…I bought a bag of devined, detailed frozen shrimp at a warehouse store with the intention of trying to make it for them but I have no idea what to do with it. I like this healthy version recipe & wanted to see what you thought about me trying it with the frozen stuff I have.

You’re welcome. I know every time I make this for company, they’re always impressed and looking for seconds.

I think this would taste great however, i’m not a fan of mixing land and sea flavors so I take the shells of the shrimp, place in a pot of water, add a diced onion, bring to a low boil then turn off heat for a nice light shrimp stock. i will then add this stock to my shrimp with white wine and serve. lemon is a good alternative to salt if you want to cut down.

Hi Diane, that’s awesome! I’m glad to hear it worked out for you. I’m about due to make this again myself. I love this stuff.

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