Shrimp Scampi

  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 15 min
  • Servings 2

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
  • 3/4 lb uncooked deveined peeled medium shrimp, thawed if frozen, tail shells removed
  • 1 medium green onion, thinly sliced (1 tablespoon)
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley or 3/4 teaspoon parsley flakes
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, if desired

Steps

  • 1
    In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add shrimp and remaining ingredients except cheese. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until shrimp are pink. (Do not overcook shrimp or they will become tough.) Remove from heat. Sprinkle with cheese.

  • Sprinkle chopped green onions on top for a pop of color.
  • Fresh and frozen shrimp are sold by a descriptive size name like jumbo or large, and by "count", or number per pound. The larger the shrimp, the lower the count. Size and count vary throughout the United States.
  • Shrimp are sold in a variety of ways: raw (“green”) with the heads on; raw in the shell without the heads; raw, peeled and deveined; cooked in the shell; or cooked, peeled and deveined. Shrimp should have a clean sea odor. If they smell like ammonia, they’re spoiled and should be discarded.
  • Linguine or angel hair pasta, tossed with grated Parmesan and a generous sprinkle of thinly sliced fresh basil, is a good nest for the juicy shrimp. With ot cooked rice is another way to serve the shrimp, it's great at soaking up the garlicky pan juices.
  • Raw shrimp should be stored in a leakproof bag or plastic container with a lid. Cook shrimp with 2 days.
  • Cook the shrimp only 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Shrimp will turn pink when done.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
180
Calories from Fat
70
Total Fat
8g
13%
Saturated Fat
1 1/2g
7%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
240mg
81%
Sodium
430mg
18%
Potassium
260mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate
1g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
0g
Protein
26g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
6%
6%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
25%
25%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 3 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
0
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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