Skinny Shrimp Scampi
This Skinny Shrimp Scampi provides 39g protein and 492 calories per serving—a low-calorie, high-protein Italian option for dinner prep. Stovetop cooks 4 servings in minimal time, making it perfect for quick midweek meals without sacrificing protein intake. Built for anyone cutting while maintaining muscle mass through consistent high-protein nutrition.
Ingredients
- •Pasta, Linguine, Whole Wheat, Dry(340g)
- •Unsalted Butter(15g)
- •Shallot
- •Garlic(240g)
- •Shrimp(454g)
- •1 teaspoon salt
- •Red pepper flakes(3g)
- •1 teaspoon black pepper
- •Low Sodium Chicken Broth(60g)
- •3 tablespoon white wine
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh(30g)
- •Lemon Zest(15g)
- •toppings: chopped fresh parsley and (optional) freshly-grated Parmesan cheese
Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.
Instructions
- 1Cook pasta in a large pot of generously-salted water until al dente, according to package instructions.
- 2Meanwhile, heat butter in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add shallot and garlic and saute for 2 minutes, or until fragrant, stirring occasionally. Add shrimp and immediately season (sprinkle) with crushed red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Continue sauteing the shrimp with the garlic for about 3-4 minutes, or until pink on both sides and no longer opaque.
- 3Add in the chicken stock, wine, lemon juice and lemon zest, and stir to combine. Let the mixture continue cooking for an additional minute to boil down, then remove from heat.
- 4Drain the pasta, and serve topped with the shrimp scampi. Sprinkle with desired toppings.
Nutrition — Per Serving
492
calories
39g
protein
7g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 84g
- Saturated fat
- 0.6g
- Sodium
- 171 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 9.7g
4 servings per batch · ~289g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Skinny Shrimp Scampi have per serving?
Each serving delivers 39g of protein and 492 calories with only 7g fat and 84g carbs. This is a high-carb, low-fat protein option that prioritizes carbohydrate intake for training fuel.
How long does Skinny Shrimp Scampi take to prep?
This is a quick prep stovetop recipe that batch-preps 4 servings in one cook, making it a time-efficient addition to your meal prep rotation. Shrimp cooks quickly compared to poultry, reducing total active time for this recipe.
Is Skinny Shrimp Scampi good for muscle gain?
At 84g carbs and 39g protein per serving, this recipe supports muscle gain with a carb-forward macro profile ideal for post-workout meals and calorie surpluses. The high carb-to-protein ratio prioritizes glycogen replenishment during bulking phases.
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