How to Make Lighter Baked Shrimp Scampi - A Step-by-Step Guide

Shrimp scampi is a classic Italian-American dish that is beloved for its rich and buttery flavor. However, traditional shrimp scampi can be quite heavy and loaded with calories. If you're looking for a lighter version of this beloved dish, then you'll love this recipe for Lighter Baked Shrimp Scampi. This dish still has all the delicious flavors of classic shrimp scampi, but with a healthier twist.

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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
  • ⅛ 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

Information

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

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

    233 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 180mg
    • Sodium: 416mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 97mg
    • Calcium: 118mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 380mg