Lighter Baked Shrimp Scampi

31 Jan, 2021 | Dr. Malik | No Comments

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.

 

Ingredients

 

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place shrimp in a shallow baking dish
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • While shrimp is cooking, place riced cauliflower in a large nonstick skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until hot, about 5 minutes
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  • Serve shrimp over riced cauliflower. Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges

 

Nutrition Facts

233 calories; protein 25.4g; carbohydrates 26.8g; fat 7g; cholesterol 180.3mg; sodium 416.4mg.
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