Spicy Shrimp and Tomato Scampi

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A twist on shrimp scampi that I threw together for my hungry husband one day, made with things I had in the cupboard. It went over so well that it is a regular at our house now.

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

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

470 Calories
10g Fat
62g Carbs
34g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 470
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 173mg 58%
Sodium 383mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 62g 23%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 34g 69%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 133mg 10%
Iron 6mg 35%
Potassium 633mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.