Lightened-Up Oven Shrimp Scampi
This lighter baked shrimp scampi pairs tender shrimp with a garlicky lemon sauce, subtle heat from red pepper flakes, and a crisp crushed-crouton topping. Served over cauliflower rice with fresh parsley and lemon wedges, it makes a bright, low-carb dinner for weeknights or a lighter entertaining meal.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lightened-Up Oven Shrimp Scampi, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 64 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 53
- Heart Health
- 89
- Metabolic
- 52
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 63
- Performance
- 60
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place shrimp in a shallow baking dish.
- 2
Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, shallot, and olive oil and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in chicken stock, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, paprika, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture over shrimp and sprinkle with crushed croutons.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 9 to 11 minutes; do not overcook.
- 4
While shrimp is cooking, place riced cauliflower in a large nonstick skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until hot, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Serve shrimp over riced cauliflower. Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges.
- Calories 210.14 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 19.01 g Good Source 38%
- Carbohydrate 21.72 g 8%
- Total Fat 6.07 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 2.28 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 136.78 mg High 46%
- Sodium 204.68 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 7.26 g Good Source 26%
- Total Sugars 3.94 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 123.08 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 1.16 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 566.01 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 19.69 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 65.26 mg Good Source 73%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Lightened Up Oven Shrimp Scampi is made with 18 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Chicken Stock, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 210.14 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lightened-Up Oven Shrimp Scampi made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Chicken Stock, Fresh Parsley, Garlic. The full list of 18 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lightened-Up Oven Shrimp Scampi?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 210.14 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lightened-Up Oven Shrimp Scampi easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Lightened-Up Oven Shrimp Scampi healthy?
- Lightened-Up Oven Shrimp Scampi has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 210.14 calories and 19.01 g of protein, or 38% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 204.68 mg (9% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.28 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, 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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