How to Make Spicy Shrimp and Tomato Scampi - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a taste of the sea to transport you to a warm and sunny coastal destination. And when it comes to seafood, few dishes are as satisfying and delicious as a well-prepared shrimp scampi. This classic Italian-American dish is known for its buttery, garlicky sauce and tender shrimp, all served over a bed of pasta. But for those who like a little bit of heat, this Spicy Shrimp and Tomato Scampi recipe kicks things up a notch with the addition of spicy red pepper flakes an...

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups penne pasta
  • 5 teaspoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • salt, to taste
  • ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the penne, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  • 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; 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 the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 5 minutes. Stir in the parsley, then season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Serve shrimp and sauce over prepared penne pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Nutrition

    470 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 173mg
    • Sodium: 383mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 62g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 34g
    • Vitamin C: 21mg
    • Calcium: 133mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 633mg