shrimp scampi recipe: Easy Whole Wheat Spaghetti Delight
A delicious and easy shrimp scampi recipe served with whole wheat spaghetti.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: sauté
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Balanced
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces whole wheat spaghetti
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the whole wheat spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the white wine and lemon juice, stirring to combine.
- Simmer for a few minutes to reduce slightly.
- Toss the cooked spaghetti into the skillet and mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of lemon zest.
- Garnish with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Shrimp Scampi, Whole Wheat Spaghetti, Easy Recipe