A pan of this Spicy Parmesan Shrimp Scampi is so flavorful and so easy to put together in under 30 minutes. It's an easy and delicious skillet meal that is perfect for busy weeknights.
Most of the time if I make a pasta dish for dinner, we will substitute zucchini noodles in place of the pasta noodles. After eating fairly clean and healthy for a few years now, we actually prefer these zoodles instead.
Well, my hubby and I do. The kids still like having the real deal.
I usually save my pasta dinners for the times when we go out to eat. Since we do not eat out that often, I do not feel any guilt in ordering a meal that is mainly carbs. Exercising often and eating all things in moderation is a big key in our healthy lifestyle.
One of our favorite lean and green meals that we make often are these Parmesan Garlic Shrimp Zucchini Noodles. Our youngest is the only one who totally boycotts the zucchini for noodles.
Actually, he doesn't like shrimp either, so he usually eats a box of mac and cheese and some canned chicken for his dinner.
Every once in a while though, I get the itch to make a delicious and creamy pasta dinner made with real pasta. That really doesn't happen often, so when I get that feeling I have to act on it.
Now most of the time when we eat shrimp, I buy big bags of frozen shrimp at Sam's Club and portion out what I need for the recipe.
I love thawing half of one of the big bags and making these Homemade Cajun Shrimp Burgers for dinner They are so good on a healthy low carb wrap or on a regular hamburger bun.
But sometimes I like to cheat in the shrimp department when I do not want to spend a lot of prep time on the meal. Times like that I buy boxes of ready to go shrimp in the freezer section at the grocery store.
How to make Parmesan Shrimp Scampi
Noodles: Cook the angel hair pasta according to the package directions. Feel free to use whatever pasta you like or have on hand.
Shrimp: Sauté the package of shrimp in a large skillet until cooked through. Gently remove the shrimp and place in a bowl.
Sauce: Sauté onions and butter in the same skillet. Stir in the garlic, chicken broth, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Continue to stir until melted and creamy. Season the sauce with a pinch of red pepper. If you like it spicy, add another pinch. If you do not like spicy food, leave this out and just season the sauce with salt and pepper.
Mix: Stir the pasta into the homemade cheese sauce until everything is coated. Gently stir in the can of drained tomatoes and cooked shrimp. Serve immediately.
Recipe Tips
- If you do not want to buy a ready made shrimp, sauté fresh shrimp in a mixture of butter and spices.
- Substitute zucchini noodles for the pasta to make this a delicious low carb meal.
- Control how spicy this pasta dish is by using less or more red pepper.
- Give this pasta even more spice by using a can of tomatoes with green chilis instead of diced tomatoes.
Make it a Full Meal
Since this pasta dinner is rich and slightly heavy, a salad or some steamed broccoli would be a good side dish to serve with it.
A loaf of French bread, breadsticks, or dinner rolls would be a good addition to have in a basket on the dinner table.
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Recipe
Easy Spicy Parmesan Shrimp Scampi
A creamy and spicy cheese sauce makes this easy shrimp scampi a delicious meal to have on the table in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces angel hair pasta
- 1 - 12 ounce box frozen SeaPak Shrimp Scampi
- ½ cup diced onion
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 - 15 ounce can petite diced tomatoes, drained
- pinch red pepper
- parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente.
- While the noodles are boiling, saute the shrimp in a large sauce pan according to the package directions. Scoop out the cooked shrimp and set aside in a covered bowl.
- Saute the onions in the remaining butter in the same skillet for 2 minutes.
- Add the garlic, chicken broth, heavy cream, and cheese and stir until melted and thick. Season with the red pepper to taste.
- Toss the noodles with the cheese sauce. Gently stir in the tomatoes and shrimp.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 5 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 442Total Fat: 28gSaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 182mgSodium: 1157mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 3gSugar: 6gProtein: 22g
*The post for Spicy Parmesan Shrimp Scampi was first published on February 16,2015. The photos have been updated and republished on July 15, 2019.
Chris Logan
I made this and thought it was very good, but I would consider this shrimp in a Alfredo sauce. Any way it was good.
Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures
Ooh! This looks super fancy and delicious!
Melanie @ Carmel Moments
Your shrimp scampi looks incredible Jocelyn! The whole family would certainly love this dish. YUM!
(pinned.)
Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg
My boyfriend would absolutely love this dish. I'm not a huge seafood lover, but I can get down with some shrimp from time to time. Planning out meals is something that I need to get better at. I always end up at the store during rush hour grocery shopping time!
Jennie+@themessybakerblog
This needs to make its way to my weekly meal menu. Because, yum!
amanda @ fake ginger
Oh yum, I've got to try the Sea Pak Shrimp Scampi! This looks amazing!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Definitely try it! We have fallen in love with it and how easy it is to prepare!
Maureen Blackburn
The spicy shrimp scampi is something my husband would just love!!!!! Since I am not a fishy eater, the easy prep is something I would just love!!! I never thought to check the freezer section for shrimp before, but will be trying the Sea Pak choices very soon!!!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Woo hoo! The best part of this dish is that you could totally change out the meat and use something else in half of it and shrimp in his half!
Cyndi @ My Kitchen Craze
This looks amazing! Love your meal planning too. I need to start doing this. I always just want sweets and never think about actual dinner!! 😉 Pinned and making this this week! 😉 Thanks hun!
Jocelyn Brubaker
I'm glad I'm not the only one who just wants sweets all the time 🙂 Let me know how you like the dish!!!
Jenny Flake
This looks incredible! I just love shrimp dishes and of course spicy!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you!!!
Aimee @ ShugarySweets
Oh my gosh I love this recipe!!! And the giveaway, that's sweet!!! Thanks for the shout out on my chili 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
Any time girlie 🙂
Julie @ This Gal Cooks
I need to get on the ball with menu planning. I have tried it over and over again but it always fails. I'm too random with what I want to eat. Haha! Now this is my kind of meal and I could totally live off it for days!
Jocelyn Brubaker
I usually fail at it too! We make the list and then I don't want to make what we buy! I need to stick to it better!!!!
Tonia from TheGunnySack
Yum! Total comfort food!
Joanie @ ZagLeft
What a great meal plan! I love shrimp scampi and I especially love when it can be prepared a little easier and with a kick of spice. Perfect recipe for a busy evening!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you! I love easy meals too!!! Add in some spice and bam dinner in a hurry 🙂
Julie @ Tastes of Lizzy T
I think this is something even my kids could get on board with! 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
Awesome!!! Let me know if you try it!
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction
Love shrimp pasta dishes! So perfect for busy weeknights!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Yes, easy dinners are perfect busy night meals!!!
Gina
Shrimp is such an easy protein to do for dinner that gets overlooked far too often. Loving this creamy pasta version!
Jocelyn Brubaker
I agree! I need to remember to add this protein more often!
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness
Hey, if this is how you do dinner, then I want to come live at your house forever! Shrimp scampi is one of my favorites and I am ALL about a little spicy kick in the taste buds! Pinning!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Come on over! I would love to do dinner with you girlie!!! Thanks for the pin love!