Shrimp Scampi

Recipe by Jaclyn Irwin

Ingredients

12

Time

15m

Serves

4

Shrimp scampi is a classic for a reason. Made with lots of garlic, white wine, butter and tossed with pasta it’s a delicious dinner option that’s actually really easy to make. This shrimp scampi uses spelt pasta for added protein and fiber and arugula for some greens.

Dinner

Quick Meal

Ingredients

1lb

Shrimp

2Tbsp

Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

1/2tsp

Kosher Salt

1/4tsp

Black Pepper

8oz

Spelt Spaghetti

3

Garlic Cloves

1/2tsp

Chili Flakes

3/4cup

Dry White Wine

2Tbsp

Lemon Juice

1/3cup

Unsalted Butter

2cups

Arugula

2Tbsp

Fresh Parsley

Instructions

1

Place the shrimp in a medium sized bowl and toss with half the olive oil and season with salt and pepper and set aside.

2

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the shrimp and cook for two to three minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Remove the shrimp and set aside.

3

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

4

Lower the heat to medium-low and drizzle in the remaining oil and then stir in the garlic and chili flakes. Cook, stirring often until the garlic is fragrant. Deglaze the skillet with the white wine and stir to scrape up any browned bits. Add the lemon juice and stir until reduced, about two to three minutes.

5

Add the butter to the skillet and stir until melted and thickened slightly, about four to five minutes.

6

Toss in the arugula and cooked pasta and toss with tongs to combine everything. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley. Enjoy!

7

Substitutions: Gluten-free: use a gluten-free pasta. Dairy-free: use a high quality vegan butter.

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High Protein
High Fibre
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Toronto based Holistic Nutritionist, Jaclyn Irwin, aims to encourage women to end years of yo-yo dieting and develop a healthier relationship with food. As founder of Holistic Foodie, a food and lifestyle blog filled with delicious recipes, wellness tips and green beauty, she is blending her love of food with gentle nutrition and showing you how to enjoy both kale and cocktails.

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