High Protein Shrimp Scampi Pasta
Jumbo shrimp tossed with whole wheat pasta in a bright, flavorful garlic-herb sauce made with olive oil, lemon, and broth, avoiding any dairy.
Ingredients
- Whole wheat pasta (linguine or spaghetti)150 g
- Vegetable or chicken broth (low sodium, check for dairy)150 ml
- Garlic (minced)8 cloves
- Olive oil40 ml
- Fresh lemon juice30 ml
- Red pepper flakes (optional)0.5 tsp
- Salt1 tsp
- Black pepper0.5 tsp
- Large shrimp (peeled, deveined)600 g
- Fresh parsley (chopped)30 g
Instructions
- 1Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add whole wheat pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup (120ml) of the pasta water before draining.
- 2Step 2
While pasta is cooking, pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- 3Step 3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 4Step 4
Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- 5Step 5
Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
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