Scampi Primavera
Scampi Primavera is a vibrant pasta dish featuring tender shrimp and colorful vegetables tossed in a lemon-garlic sauce. Its fresh, zesty flavors make it perfect for a light yet satisfying meal that appeals to seafood lovers and vegetable enthusiasts alike.
Ingredients
- 1 lb spaghetti or vermicelli ⓘ
- 3/4 cup olive oil ⓘ
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced ⓘ
- 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped lemon peel ⓘ
- 2 carrots ⓘ
- 1 medium zucchini
- 1 medium red pepper ⓘ
- 1 1/2 lb medium shrimp ⓘ
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice ⓘ
- 3/4 teaspoon salt ⓘ
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper ⓘ
- 2 tablespoons torn fresh basil ⓘ
- 2 tablespoons torn Italian parsley ⓘ
Instructions
- Cut carrots into 2-inch thin strips.
- Cut zucchini and red pepper into thin strips.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet; cook and stir garlic and lemon peel about 30 seconds.
- Add vegetables and shrimp to the skillet.
- Stir over medium heat until shrimp turn pink, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Sprinkle with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in torn fresh basil and Italian parsley.
- Spoon over cooked pasta and toss well before serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
588
kcal
29% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).