Garlic-Lemon Shrimp Scampi over Rice
Tender shrimp are served over cooked white rice in a buttery, garlicky sauce brightened with white wine and lemon juice. Shallot, fresh thyme, parsley, and a touch of crushed red pepper add savory depth and gentle heat, making this a quick dinner for any day of the week.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Garlic-Lemon Shrimp Scampi over Rice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 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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- 44
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine olive oil and butter in a large, nonstick skillet and melt butter over medium heat. Add shallots and cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 2
Pour in white wine and lemon juice. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes and mix to combine. Bring to a boil and cook for 4 minutes.
- 3
Add shrimp and thyme sprigs, and cook until shrimp just begin to change color, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove shrimp from cooking liquid, place on a plate, and set aside.
- 4
Continue boiling the liquid until reduced by half, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 5
Return shrimp to the skillet, remove thyme sprigs, and add parsley. Cook until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 1 to 2 minutes.
- 6
Serve shrimp and sauce over hot, fluffy rice. Garnish each plate with fresh thyme sprigs, if desired.
- Calories 414.09 kcal High 21%
- Protein 26.85 g Good Source 54%
- Carbohydrate 45.62 g 17%
- Total Fat 12.57 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 3.59 g Moderate 18%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 192.23 mg High 64%
- Sodium 146.93 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 0.91 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 0.18 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 117.9 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 2.68 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 346.33 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 55.01 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 10.78 mg Moderate 12%
- 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 🥛
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Garlic Lemon Shrimp Scampi over Rice is made with 14 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 35 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Parsley, and Fresh Thyme. Each serving provides about 414.09 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Garlic-Lemon Shrimp Scampi over Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Parsley, Fresh Thyme, Garlic. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Garlic-Lemon Shrimp Scampi over Rice?
- 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 414.09 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Garlic-Lemon Shrimp Scampi over Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Garlic-Lemon Shrimp Scampi over Rice healthy?
- Garlic-Lemon Shrimp Scampi over Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 414.09 calories and 26.85 g of protein, or 54% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 146.93 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.59 g (18% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish, Milk, Sulfites, 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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