Mediterranean Diet Shrimp Scampi Sauce
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this vibrant Mediterranean Diet Shrimp Scampi Sauce, a healthy and flavorful twist on the classic dish. Made with succulent shrimp cooked in heart-healthy extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, zesty lemon, and a splash of dry white wine or chicken broth, this recipe delivers bold Mediterranean flavors in every bite. Halved cherry tomatoes, briny capers, fresh parsley, and a kick of red pepper flakes add layers of taste and aroma, making it a show-stopping sauce that's perfect for pairing with whole grain pasta, quinoa, or zucchini noodles. Ready in just 25 minutes, this light and satisfying dish is an ideal choice for anyone seeking a quick, nutritious meal that doesn’t skimp on elegance. Healthy, fresh, and undeniably delicious, this shrimp scampi sauce is about to become your new favorite Mediterranean-inspired recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 large Garlic cloves
- 1 large Lemon
- 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 1 pound Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 0.5 cup Dry white wine or low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Capers, rinsed and drained
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the oil. Saute the garlic for about 1 minute until it is fragrant, but be careful not to let it brown.
Zest the lemon and set the zest aside. Then, cut the lemon in half and squeeze out the juice, setting it aside.
Sprinkle the red pepper flakes into the skillet, and stir for a few seconds to release their flavor.
Add the shrimp to the skillet, arranging them in a single layer. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on one side until they begin to turn pink.
Flip the shrimp over and add the white wine (or chicken broth) to the skillet. Allow it to simmer for about 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and continue cooking for another 2 minutes until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through, and the tomatoes begin to soften.
Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped parsley, capers, salt, and black pepper.
Serve the shrimp scampi sauce over whole grain pasta, quinoa, or zoodles for a complete Mediterranean meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1135 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.8 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 857 mg | 286% | |
| Sodium | 2187 mg | 95% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.0 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.8 g | ||
| Protein | 115.3 g | 231% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 548 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 2416 mg | 51% | |
*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.
