Tropical Shrimp Scampi
Linguine and tender shrimp are coated in a bright, sweet-tart blend of pineapple juice, orange juice, lemon and orange zest, with garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper adding classic scampi flavor. Fresh parsley and grated Parmesan finish the dish, making it a colorful choice for a quick weeknight dinner or a relaxed warm-weather meal.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tropical Shrimp Scampi, 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
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 47 / 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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- 62
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 38
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in the linguine and return to a boil. Cook until the pasta is tender but still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
- 2
While the pasta cooks, combine the olive oil, pineapple juice, orange juice, orange zest, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and garlic in a blender. Blend on high speed until smooth.
- 3
Pour the sauce into a large skillet over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes. Add the shrimp and parsley; cook until the shrimp are pink and cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 4
Drain the linguine and place it on a serving platter. Spoon the shrimp and sauce over the pasta, then top with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
- Calories 526.47 kcal High 26%
- Protein 26.61 g Good Source 53%
- Carbohydrate 63.53 g 23%
- Total Fat 19.81 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 3.13 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 125.65 mg High 42%
- Sodium 145.85 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 4.53 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 6.11 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 133.29 mg Moderate 10%
- Iron 3.29 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 454.19 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 19.9 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 20.2 mg Good Source 22%
- 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 🧄
About This Recipe
Tropical Shrimp Scampi is made with 18 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Dried Lemon Peel, Dried Orange Peel, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 526.47 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tropical Shrimp Scampi made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Dried Lemon Peel, Dried Orange Peel, Fresh Parsley, Garlic. The full list of 18 is above.
- How long does it take to make Tropical Shrimp Scampi?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 526.47 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tropical Shrimp Scampi easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Tropical Shrimp Scampi healthy?
- Tropical Shrimp Scampi has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 526.47 calories and 26.61 g of protein, or 53% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 145.85 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.13 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, 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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