Chili-Kissed Shrimp Scampi with Tomatoes
This spicy, garlicky shrimp scampi combines tender shrimp with tomatoes and green chilies, brightened with lemon and fresh parsley. Served over penne, it makes a lively, comforting dinner with a gentle Parmesan finish and extra heat from crushed red pepper flakes.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chili-Kissed Shrimp Scampi with Tomatoes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 51
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 41
- Digestive
- 42
- Inflammatory
- 62
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in the penne and return the water to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until it is cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes more. Add the lemon juice and shrimp. Cook and stir until the shrimp are bright pink on the outside and no longer transparent in the center, about 5 minutes. Stir in the parsley, then season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Serve the shrimp and sauce over the prepared penne pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- 3
Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still slightly firm, about 11 minutes.
- 4
Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
- 5
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- 6
Stir in the garlic and onion; cook and stir until the onion softens and turns translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 7
Stir in the tomatoes; simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes more.
- 8
Add the lemon juice and shrimp; cook and stir until the shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 5 minutes.
- 9
Stir in the parsley, then season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- 10
Serve the shrimp and sauce over the prepared penne pasta.
- 11
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Calories 464.01 kcal High 23%
- Protein 36.42 g Good Source 73%
- Carbohydrate 64.32 g 23%
- Total Fat 7.43 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 1.04 g Moderate 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 183.63 mg High 61%
- Sodium 493.45 mg High 21%
- Dietary Fiber 5.12 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 5.62 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 108.89 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 2.22 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 523.58 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 22.83 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 14.13 mg Moderate 16%
- 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
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chili Kissed Shrimp Scampi with Tomatoes is made with 17 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Diced Onion, Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 464.01 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chili-Kissed Shrimp Scampi with Tomatoes made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Diced Onion, Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, Fresh Parsley, Garlic. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chili-Kissed Shrimp Scampi with Tomatoes?
- About 35 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 464.01 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chili-Kissed Shrimp Scampi with Tomatoes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 17 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Chili-Kissed Shrimp Scampi with Tomatoes healthy?
- Chili-Kissed Shrimp Scampi with Tomatoes has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 464.01 calories and 36.42 g of protein, or 73% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 493.45 mg (21% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.04 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, 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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