Asian-Style Shrimp Scampi

This Asian-style shrimp scampi cooked with ginger, garlic, lime, and soy sauce is served over spaghetti for a quick and satisfying 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
• ½ cup chicken broth
• ½ cup dry sherry
• 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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large saucepan 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.

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. Remove shrimp to a plate.

Step 3

Add sherry, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger paste to the skillet. Cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add broth, soy sauce, and sriracha. Cook for 4 minutes. Add butter and let melt, about 1 minute.

Step 4

Return shrimp to the skillet and cook for 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice.

Step 5

Drain spaghetti and divide among 4 serving dishes. Evenly distribute sauce from the skillet and place 4 shrimp on each dish. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.