Shrimp & Scallop Scampi with Whole Wheat Thin Spaghetti

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 2
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 458.7
  • Total Fat: 12.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 109.8 mg
  • Sodium: 319.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 53.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.7 g
  • Protein: 28.0 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Shrimp & Scallop Scampi with Whole Wheat Thin Spaghetti calories by ingredient


Introduction

Lower calorie, healthier version of a fattening favorite. Lower calorie, healthier version of a fattening favorite.
Number of Servings: 2

Ingredients

    Healthy Harvest Pasta, thin spaghetti, 4 oz (or similar whole wheat pasta)
    Olive Oil, Extra Virgin, 2 tsp
    Yellow Onion, chopped, 1/3 cup
    Garlic, Minced, 3 tsp
    Shrimp, raw, 4 oz
    Scallops, raw, 4 oz
    Vermouth, Dry, 2 oz
    Smart Balance Light Buttery Spread, 1 Tbsp (or similar light spread))
    Lemon juice, 3 tbsp
    Parsley, dried (or 2 tbsp fresh), 1 tbsp
    Pecorino Romano Grated Cheese, 2 tbsp
    Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions

1) Bring 4-6 quarts of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package, al dente (Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water)
2) In a medium saucepan, bring to medium heat and add 1 tsp of oil, chopped onions, and garlic. Heat for 3-4 min until browned, stirring occasionally.
3) Add scallops and shrimp, sauteing until mostly cooked through, 4-6 min.
4) Add Vermouth and pasta water, cook for 3-4 min until alcohol is cooked out.
5) Add lemon juice, butter spread, salt and pepper, and parsley. Stir and remove from heat once butter has melted.
6) Toss with drained spaghetti and top with pecorino romano.

Steamed or sauteed vegetables may be added. (Grape tomatoes, asparagus, mushrooms, zucchini and squash all work well)

Recipe can easily be doubled for additional portions.

Serving Size: 2 servings

Number of Servings: 2

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KENNEDY429.