Lighter Baked Shrimp Scampi

Lighter Baked Shrimp Scampi

Shrimp scampi is a classic, but decadent dish typically made with lots of butter and served over high-carb pasta or white rice. This version lightens things up a bit and is quick and easy enough for a weeknight meal.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 16 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon minced shallot
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • ¼ cup chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground paprika
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup crushed garlic croutons
  • 3 cups frozen riced cauliflower (such as Green Giant®)
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 4 lemon wedges

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place shrimp in a shallow baking dish.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 4
While shrimp is cooking, place riced cauliflower in a large nonstick skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until hot, about 5 minutes.

Step 5
Serve shrimp over riced cauliflower. Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

233
Calories
7g
Fat
27g
Carbs
25g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 233
% Daily Value *
Total Fat7g 9%
Saturated Fat2g 12%
Cholesterol180mg 60%
Sodium416mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate27g 10%
Dietary Fiber10g 34%
Total Sugars0g
Protein25g
Vitamin C97mg 486%
Calcium118mg 9%
Iron4mg 21%
Potassium380mg 8%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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