Skinny Shrimp Scampi ~ #SundaySupper

Remember the retro version of Shrimp Scampi that's dripping in a butter wine sauce and loaded with the heady aroma and taste of tons of garlic... then it's heaped over a big plate of cooked linguine that is literally floating in that butter wine sauce? Sounds good, right? You know it does ;)

What if I told you that you can have all those same big, bold flavors but without all those "dripping with butter calories"? Well, you CAN and I'm here to share my recipe for this week's "retro recipe" installment of #SundaySupper with this lightened up version of Shrimp Scampi that doesn't skimp on any of the flavors you've come to expect!

SKINNY SHRIMP SCAMPI

2 medium shallots, minced
1 tablespoon canola oil
2-3 heaping tablespoons garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
1 1/4 pounds raw shrimp, shelled and deveined
1 tablespoon lemon zest (1 lemon, before juicing)
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (1 lemon)
2 tablespoons fresh, chopped parsley
2 cups instant brown rice (cooked as package directs)

-In a large skillet over medium heat, sweat the shallots and garlic in the canola oil for approximately 3-4 minutes.
-Add the butter and the red pepper flakes to the pan and continue cooking an additional minute, stirring occasionally.
-Add in the shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Continue to stir and coat the shrimp with the shallot and garlic oil. Cook the shrimp over medium heat until the they have turned an opaque pink color and have just curled up in size (approximately 5-7 minutes). Be careful not to overcook the shrimp or they be be rubbery in texture.
-Turn down the heat to low and add the lemon zest and juice to the pan. Stir to combine.
-Serve shrimp and sauce over the brown rice and sprinkle with the fresh, chopped parsley.

And this is how the ugly duckling turned into a beautiful swan!

This recipe was so flavorful and delicious that my taste buds were doing the happy dance in my mouth! Plus from stove top to table, it took only about 15 minutes (not including the peeling and deveining of the shrimp) so it's perfect for any evening that you really want to impress people, (even if it is your own family :)

I think you LOVE all the other retro-recipes and participants involved in this weeks wildly fun #SundaySupper theme. Click on the links below and be ready for some delicious and mouth watering blasts from the past!

Sunday Supper Retro Appetizers:

• Irish Cheddar-Whiskey Fondue by girlichef
• Retro Football Party: Fondue, Deviled Chicken Wings & Lemon Chiffon by Zest Florida Foodie
• She Devils: Beet Pickled Deviled Eggs by Ruffles & Truffles

 Sunday Supper Retro Salads:

• Coca-Cola Salad by Magnolia Days
• Watergate Salad by My Catholic Kitchen
• Salmon Salad | Retro Tuna Salad by Family Foodie
• Ambrosia Salad by Simply Gourmet
• Romaine “Wedge” Salad with Hot Maple Bacon Dressing by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
• Carrot & Raisin Salad by The Roxx Box
• Sweet & Smoky Broccoli Salad by In The Kitchen with KP

 Sunday Supper Retro Breads and Sandwiches: 

• Italian Style Bread by The Meltaways
• Creamed Chipped Salmon Jerky on Toast  by Pescetarian Journal 
• Grown-Up Tuna Melts by Home Cooking Memories
• English Muffin Pizzas by Comfy Cuisine
• Patty Melt, Hand Cut Fries, & a Shake by Mooshu Jenne
• Grown-Up Grilled Cheese with Tomato Soup by The Catholic Foodie 
• Toast Topper #16: Grandma’s Mock Apricot Jam by Yummy What Smells So Good? 

SundaySupper Main Dishes:

• Chicken Pot Pie Topped With Bacon Cheddar Biscuits by Chocolate Moosey
• Tuna Noodle Casserole by Country Girl in the Village
• Nana’s Marinated Beef Roast by Supper for a Steal
• Chorizo Scotch Eggs by The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
• Chicken Maryland by Vintage Kitchen Notes
• Mushroom Stroganoff by Small Wallet Big Appetite
• Dairyfree Toast Hawaii by Galactosemia in PDX
• Porcupine Meatballs by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
• Chicken Kiev by The Urban Mrs.
• Salmon Quiche with Preserved Lemon by Shockingly Delicious
• Steak Diane by Crispy Bits & Burnt Ends
• Fried Chicken only in the Oven by In the Kitchen with Audrey
• Hambak Steak a.k.a. Salisbury Steak by Kimchi Mom
• Retro-Redo: Homemade TV Dinner by The Little Ferraro Kitchen
• Kicked Up Meatloaf by Curious Cuisiniere
• Shrimp Scampi (a lighter version) by Kudos Kitchen
• Old-Fashioned Pork Chops by My Trial in the Kitchen
• Jägerschnitzel by Sustainable Dad
• Healthier Hamburger-Corn Noodle Casserole by The Weekend Gourmet
• Tuna Noodle Casserole by Cookistry 
• Chicken-N-Biscuits Pot Pie Casserole by The Messy Baker Blog
• Souper Pork Chops with Mashed Potatoes by Mama.Mommy.Mom 
• Meatloaf that will make you swoon and Datz the truth by Midlife Roadtrip

Sunday Supper Retro Sides and Veggies:

• Smokey Braised Red Cabbage by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
• Classic Corn Casserole by The Foodie Army Wife
• Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Balsamic by Dinners, Dishes and Desserts
• Classic Green Bean Casserole Redux by The Wimpy Vegetarian
• Mem’s Broccoli Casserole by Momma’s Meals
• Tator Tot Casserole by Neighbor Food Blog

 Sunday Supper Retro Desserts and Cocktails:

• Peachy Keen Tutti-Frutti Jello by La Cocina de Leslie
• Old School Boozy Rum Cake by Webicurean
• Individual Baked Alaskas by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
• Rainbow Jello by Cravings of a Lunatic
• Pineapple Upside Down Cake by Noshing with the Nolands
• Pineapple Bars by Peanut Butter and Peppers
• Creamy Dairy Free Fresh Orange Julius With Coconut Milk  by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
• Refrigerator Strawberry Cheesecake by There and Back Again
• Frozen Pineapple Upside-Down Cake by Juanita’s Cocina
• Boston Cream Pie by Gotta Get Baked
• Coca-Cola Cupcakes by Daily Dish Recipes
•  Jello Poke Cake by Flour On My Face
• Devil’s Food Cake by Maroc Mama
• Bread Pudding with Pecans by Basic and Delicious 
• Victoria Sponge Cake by The Lovely Pantry 
• A Chocolate Twist on the Classic Japanese Strawberry Shortcake by Ninja Baking
• Post War Apple Pudding by My Cute Bride
• Spaghetti with Currywurst Sauce by Masala Herb
• Layered Mini Chocolate Banana Cakes by Big  Bears Wife
• Raspberry Jam Cakes by Pippis in the Kitchen Again
• Cocktail: Moscow Mule by Crazy Foodie Stunts  

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