Asian-Style Shrimp Scampi
Asian-Style Shrimp Scampi marries garlicky, gingery heat with tangy lime, soy, and a touch of Sriracha for a bright, savory punch. Juicy seared shrimp and a glossy pan sauce coat tender spaghetti, finished with green onions and sesame for toasty depth. It’s a lively, weeknight-ready pasta that feels special without extra fuss.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Asian-Style Shrimp Scampi, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 31
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring now and then, until slightly firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
- 2
Meanwhile, heat peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the shrimp until they begin to firm up, about 2 minutes per side; transfer them to a plate.
- 3
Add sherry, garlic, sesame oil, and ginger paste to the skillet; cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add broth, soy sauce, and Sriracha; cook for 4 minutes. Add butter; cook until melted, about 1 minute.
- 4
Return the shrimp to the skillet; cook for 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in lime juice.
- 5
Divide the spaghetti among 4 plates; top with the shrimp scampi. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Calories 661.8 kcal High 33%
- Protein 20.67 g Good Source 41%
- Carbohydrate 95.58 g 35%
- Total Fat 15.93 g High 20%
- Saturated Fat 2.73 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 198.1 mg High 66%
- Sodium 1417.9 mg High 62%
- Dietary Fiber 3.4 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 1.96 g --
- Added Sugars 0.53 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 119.21 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 2.63 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 251.87 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 31.96 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 4.5 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Asian Style Shrimp Scampi is made with 14 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Broth, Cooking Sherry, Ginger Paste, and Green Onion. Each serving provides about 661.8 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Asian-Style Shrimp Scampi made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Broth, Cooking Sherry, Ginger Paste, Green Onion, Jumbo Shrimp. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Asian-Style Shrimp Scampi?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 661.8 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Asian-Style Shrimp Scampi easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Asian-Style Shrimp Scampi healthy?
- Asian-Style Shrimp Scampi has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 661.8 calories and 20.67 g of protein, or 41% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1417.9 mg (62% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.73 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, Shellfish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Sesame, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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