Lighter Baked Shrimp Scampi

Lighter Baked Shrimp Scampi

Shrimp scampi is a classic, but decadent dish typically made with lots of butter and served over high-carb pasta or white rice. This version lightens things up a bit and is quick and easy enough for a weeknight meal.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Calories
233 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place shrimp in a shallow baking dish.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
While shrimp is cooking, place riced cauliflower in a large nonstick skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until hot, about 5 minutes.
Step 5
Serve shrimp over riced cauliflower. Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges.
Lighter Baked Shrimp Scampi
Lighter Baked Shrimp Scampi
Lighter Baked Shrimp Scampi

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 16 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon minced shallot
  • ¼ cup chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground paprika
  • 4 lemon wedges
  • ¼ cup crushed garlic croutons
  • 3 cups frozen riced cauliflower (such as Green Giant®)

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