Fast Weeknight Shrimp Scampi
Linguini is tossed with shrimp, garlic, butter, white wine, lemon juice, and light olive oil for a bright, buttery pasta with a gentle citrus lift. Bread crumbs add a crisp finishing contrast, making this quick shrimp scampi a satisfying choice for a busy weeknight dinner or an easy casual meal.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Fast Weeknight Shrimp Scampi, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 24 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 43 / 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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- 40
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 50
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 3
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add most of the garlic, keeping some for later. Coat the garlic completely with butter. Do not let the garlic brown. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Immediately remove the pan from the heat; the shrimp will not be cooked yet.
- 4
Sprinkle the shrimp with breadcrumbs (enough to coat the shrimp), and transfer the entire mixture to a medium casserole dish. Pour wine and lemon juice over the shrimp. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 minutes.
- 5
Remove cover, and bake an additional 5 minutes.
- 6
In a small saucepan, heat olive oil with the remaining garlic. Toss the pasta with the olive oil and garlic mixture. Serve the shrimp over the pasta with additional lemon slices on the side.
- Calories 897.63 kcal High 45%
- Protein 40.1 g Good Source 80%
- Carbohydrate 116.66 g 42%
- Total Fat 29.29 g High 38%
- Saturated Fat 9.97 g High 50%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 213.94 mg High 71%
- Sodium 384.36 mg Moderate 17%
- Dietary Fiber 7.04 g Good Source 25%
- Total Sugars 4.01 g --
- Added Sugars 1.05 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 112.51 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 6.21 mg Good Source 35%
- Potassium 574.14 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 15.72 mg Moderate 17%
- 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
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Fast Weeknight Shrimp Scampi is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bread Crumbs, Butter, Garlic, and Lemon. Each serving provides about 897.63 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Fast Weeknight Shrimp Scampi made of?
- The main ingredients are Bread Crumbs, Butter, Garlic, Lemon, Light Olive Oil. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Fast Weeknight Shrimp Scampi?
- About 30 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 897.63 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Fast Weeknight Shrimp Scampi easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Fast Weeknight Shrimp Scampi healthy?
- Fast Weeknight Shrimp Scampi has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 897.63 calories and 40.1 g of protein, or 80% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 384.36 mg (17% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.97 g (50% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Sulfites, Garlic 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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