Asian-Style Shrimp Scampi

This Asian-style shrimp scampi recipe is cooked with ginger paste, garlic, lime, and soy sauce. It is served over spaghetti for a quick weeknight meal.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 497 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon ginger paste
• 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
• 1 (8 ounce) package dry spaghetti
• 16 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 0.5 cup chicken broth
• 0.5 cup dry sherry

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear shrimp until starting to firm up, about 2 minutes per side; transfer to a plate.

Step 3

Add sherry, garlic, sesame oil, and ginger paste to the skillet; cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add broth, soy sauce, and Sriracha; cook for 4 minutes. Add butter; cook until melted, about 1 minute.

Step 4

Return shrimp to the skillet; cook 4 minutes. Off heat, stir in lime juice.

Step 5

Divide spaghetti among 4 plates; top with shrimp scampi. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.