How to Make Tropical Shrimp Scampi - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to seafood, shrimp scampi is a classic dish that never fails to impress. With its buttery, garlic-infused sauce and tender shrimp, it's a dish that's perfect for any occasion. But if you're looking to add a tropical twist to this traditional recipe, then you'll love our version of Tropical Shrimp Scampi.

With the addition of fresh pineapple, mango, and coconut, this dish takes on a whole new flavor profile that's both sweet and savory. The sweetness of the fruit pairs pe...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup pineapple juice
  • ½ cup no-pulp orange juice
  • 5 teaspoons grated orange zest
  • 5 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 5 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • 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 has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
  • While pasta is cooking, 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.
  • Pour 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 shrimp are pink and cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Drain the linguini, and place on a serving platter. Spoon the shrimp and sauce over the pasta, and top with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
  • Nutrition

    520 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 117mg
    • Sodium: 552mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 61g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 21mg
    • Calcium: 75mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 345mg