Heart-Healthy Shrimp Scampi Pasta
Savor the flavors of this Heart-Healthy Shrimp Scampi Pasta, a lighter twist on a classic that doesn’t skimp on taste. Made with whole grain spaghetti, heart-smart olive oil, and vibrant bursts of freshly squeezed lemon, this dish is a deliciously wholesome way to enjoy seafood pasta. Succulent shrimp are cooked to tender perfection and paired with a zesty, low-sodium garlic-lemon sauce, gently spiced with red pepper flakes for a subtle kick. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or an elegant, guilt-free dinner. Sprinkle with fresh parsley for a splash of color and serve with lemon wedges for added brightness. A quick, nutritious, and flavorful dish that’s as good for your heart as it is for your taste buds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Whole grain spaghetti
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup Low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Parsley, chopped
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the whole grain spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add the shrimp to the skillet, cooking until they turn pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and pour in the low-sodium chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Continue to simmer the sauce until it reduces slightly, about 3-5 minutes.
Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet, along with the drained spaghetti. Toss everything together until the pasta and shrimp are well coated in the sauce.
Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the pasta and give it a final toss.
Serve the shrimp scampi pasta immediately, garnished with additional parsley and lemon wedges if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1157 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.2 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 857 mg | 286% | |
| Sodium | 1768 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.1 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.6 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.1 g | ||
| Protein | 124.4 g | 249% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 400 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1733 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
