You are going to love this Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi Recipe. Lemon shrimp scampi recipe is ready in just 10 minutes! Garlic shrimp scampi recipe is one of our favorite shrimp recipes.Try this simple and quick recipe today for a healthy meal idea!
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi Recipe
Servings: 4
Calories: 387 kcal
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter (or coconut oil)
1 lb shrimp (not frozen, needs to be thawed)
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon garlic salt
1 lemon (freshly squeezed)
1/2 cup chicken broth (or you can use water)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
freshly grated parmesan cheese
8 oz angel hair pasta
Instructions
In a large pot of boiling water cook angel hair (or spaghetti) pasta according to directions.
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat.
Add shrimp, salt and pepper, garlic salt. Cook, stirring occasionally until the shrimp turns pink. About 2-4 minutes.
Stir in lemon juice and chicken broth (you can use water). Bring to a simmer.
Stir in fresh parsley and parmesan cheese.
Toss with angel hair pasta and garnish with more parmesan and parsley. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
Tip: Serve with a side vegetable like broccoli or green beans. I find when eating healthier if I pair my main course with a side vegetable it helps to make me feel full quicker.