What goes best with Shrimp Scampi?

Any long noodle such as linguini, spaghetti, angel hair, or fettucini will work great with shrimp scampi. If you’re looking for a low-carb or keto option try zucchini noodles. Steamed white rice, polenta, gnocchi, risotto or a nice piece of crusty bread.

What is shrimp scampi sauce made of?

This particular shrimp scampi recipe is made without wine. It just uses lemon and the main ingredient for the sauce is butter.

What else can you season shrimp scampi with?

If you don’t like lemon pepper try another seasoning like Cajun, Italian, or Old Bay Seasoning.

Shrimp Scampi with Orzo - Recipe Diaries

Description

This lemon pepper shrimp scampi is made with orzo pasta instead of your regular linguini or spaghetti noodles.

Ingredients

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1 cup uncooked orzo
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
7 teaspoons unsalted butter, divided
1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp
2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper $

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Instructions

Cook orzo according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain. Place orzo in a medium bowl. Stir in parsley and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cover and keep warm.
While orzo cooks, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle shrimp with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add half of shrimp to pan; sauté 2 minutes or until almost done. Transfer shrimp to a plate. Melt 1 teaspoon butter in pan. Add remaining shrimp to pan; sauté 2 minutes or until almost done. Transfer to plate.
Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in pan. Add garlic to pan; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Stir in shrimp, juice, and pepper; cook 1 minute or until shrimp are done.

Notes

myWW points: Blue 8; Green 11; Purple 8

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 403
Sugar: 0
Fat: 10.4
Saturated Fat: 4.8
Carbohydrates: 34.7
Fiber: 1.7
Protein: 40.1