Asian-Style Shrimp Scampi

Asian-Style Shrimp Scampi

by Ava Dubois 2 years ago
4.5 (2)
20 minutes
497.4 kcal
52.5 g carbs
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Description

Shrimp scampi with an Asian twist.

Ingredients
  • 1 (8 ounce) package dry spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil
  • 16 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ½ cup dry sherry
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger paste
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Directions
  1. 1. Bring a large saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
  2. 2. Meanwhile, heat peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear shrimp until starting to firm up, about 2 minutes per side. Remove shrimp to a plate.
  3. 3. Add sherry, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger paste to the skillet. Cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add broth, soy sauce, and sriracha. Cook for 4 minutes. Add butter and let melt, about 1 minute.
  4. 4. Return shrimp to the skillet and cook for 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice.
  5. 5. Drain spaghetti and divide among 4 serving dishes. Evenly distribute sauce from the skillet and place 4 shrimp on each dish. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 4 servings
calories: 497.4 kcal
carbohydrates: 52.5 g
protein: 31.7 g
saturated fat: 4.1 g
cholesterol: 221.4 mg
sodium: 1000.4 mg
fiber: 3.1 g
sugar: 2.4 g