Shrimp Scampi Recipe
This Shrimp Scampi Recipe delivers 27g protein and 313 calories per serving in a single pan on the stovetop. Batch-preps 4 servings quickly, giving you a carb-light protein source that works for both cutting phases and maintaining lean muscle during training blocks.
Ingredients
- •Shrimp(454g)
- •½ Tsp Salt, Divided ($0.03)
- •½ Tsp Freshly Cracked Black Pepper, Divided ($0.03)
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Butter(30g)
- •Garlic(240g)
- •Tony Chachere's Original Creole seasoning blend(1g)
- •Low Sodium Chicken Broth(120g)
- •Parsley, Fresh(30g)
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh(30g)
- •Red pepper flakes(1g)
Instructions
- 1If your shrimp is frozen, start by thawing the shrimp first. I chose frozen, peeled, deveined, and tail-off shrimp. Place the shrimp in a colander and run cool water over them for a couple of minutes, or until thawed. Mine took 5 minutes to thaw.
- 2Place the shrimp on a cutting board and pat dry on both sides with paper towels. Season the shrimp with ¼ tsp salt and ¼ tsp black pepper. Set the shrimp to the side.
- 3In a large 12-inch skillet, add the olive oil and butter and heat over medium heat. Once the skillet is hot, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- 4Next add ¼ tsp salt, ¼ tsp black pepper, Creole seasoning, and the chicken broth. Whisk everything together and simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes, allowing it to reduce by roughly half.
- 5Now add the shrimp to the skillet. Cook the shrimp for roughly 2 minutes on the first side, just until it is pink and opaque. Be careful not to overcook the shrimp.
- 6Flip the shrimp and cook on the second side. Stir in the chopped parsley, lemon juice, and chili flakes (optional). Cook for roughly 2 minutes on the second side, just until it is pink and opaque.
- 7Remove the skillet from the heat. Toss the shrimp with the sauce and serve over a bed of pasta with extra fresh parsley and lemons. Enjoy!
Nutrition — Per Serving
313
calories
27g
protein
15g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 21g
- Saturated fat
- 5.1g
- Sodium
- 249 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.6g
4 servings per batch · ~234g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Shrimp Scampi Recipe have per serving?
Each serving delivers 27g of protein and 313 calories with 15g fat and 21g carbs. This is a solid mid-range option that balances protein density with moderate carbs for training fuel.
How long does Shrimp Scampi Recipe take to prep?
Quick prep on the stovetop yields 4 servings per batch, allowing you to have multiple dinners ready with minimal time investment. Shrimp cooks quickly, making this one of the fastest recipes to execute.
Is Shrimp Scampi Recipe good for muscle gain?
At 27g protein and 313 calories per serving with 21g carbs, this recipe supports muscle gain phases where you need accessible protein and carbohydrate sources. The moderate calorie count lets you stack multiple meals or sides to hit surplus targets.
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