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Cilantro Lime Shrimp Scampi Pasta

Published: Jun 04, 2016 | 23 Comments

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Cilantro Lime Shrimp Scampi Pasta – it’s just like shrimp scampi but with cilantro, lime, and linguine pasta!  This Mediterranean style dinner is super refreshing, yet will keep you full for a long time!

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So good and super light, yet satisfying. Perfect dinner for any time of the year (but especially Summer!). Try this delicious Cilantro Lime Shrimp Scampi Linguine Pasta and see for yourself!

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In this recipe I used large shrimp but small shrimp can be used too, as long as it’s 1 pound and it’s raw shrimp. Also, note that I used only 4 ounces of pasta – you can use 8 ounces if you like, but for me this dish was more about shrimp than pasta, which is why I used only 4 ounces of pasta.

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This shrimp scampi pasta recipe is so easy, it’s ridiculous. So much flavor for only 30 minutes of work. I hope you try it!

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Heat large skillet until hot on medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil – it should run easily but not sizzle or burn. Add shrimp to the skillet, making sure it doesn’t crowd, sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes over shrimp:

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Cook shrimp, stirring once or twice, on medium heat, about 3-4 minutes total, until pink in color:

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Add minced garlic, chopped cilantro:

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Add chicken stock, white wine, 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice to the shrimp. Reheat gently on medium heat, stirring to combine, for about 1 minute:

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Remove shrimp from the skillet. Add cooked pasta to the skillet with sauce.  Use either linguine or fettuccine pasta. Mix to coat. Taste, and add more salt if need. Add shrimp back on top of pasta. Garnish your shrimp scampi pasta with chopped fresh cilantro.

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Enjoy your Italian-style Cilantro Lime Shrimp Scampi Pasta with a glass of wine!

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Cilantro Lime Shrimp Scampi Pasta
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
 

Cilantro Lime Shrimp Scampi Pasta - it's just like shrimp scampi but with cilantro, lime, and linguine pasta!  Perfect for Spring, Summer or any time you want something light, refreshing, yet filling!  Try this Mediterranean, Italian-style pasta dinner!

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 305 kcal
Author: Julia
Ingredients
  • 1 lb raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 cup cilantro , fresh, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chicken stock
  • 1/4 cup white wine (I used Chardonnay)
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 4 ounces pasta linguine or fettuccine
  • fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish
Instructions
  1. Heat large skillet until hot on medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil - it should run easily but not sizzle or burn. Add shrimp to the skillet, making sure it doesn't crowd, sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes over shrimp. Cook shrimp, stirring once or twice, on medium heat, about 3-4 minutes total, until pink in color.
  2. Add minced garlic, chopped cilantro, chicken stock, white wine, 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice to the shrimp. Reheat gently on medium heat, stirring to combine, for about 1 minute. Remove shrimp from the skillet.
  3. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain.
  4. Add pasta to the skillet with sauce. Mix to coat. Taste, and add more salt if need.
  5. Add shrimp back on top of pasta. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.
Nutrition Facts
Cilantro Lime Shrimp Scampi Pasta
Amount Per Serving
Calories 305 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 286mg95%
Sodium 1056mg46%
Potassium 202mg6%
Carbohydrates 23g8%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 27g54%
Vitamin A 210IU4%
Vitamin C 8.4mg10%
Calcium 176mg18%
Iron 2.8mg16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Filed Under: Cilantro, Dinner, Healthy, Lime, Pasta, Recipe, Seafood, Shrimp Published: Jun 04, 2016 23 Comments

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  1. Kumarie

    Aug 16, 2020 at 4:34 pm

    This meal is absolutely delicious. I made a few changes to the recipe and everyone enjoyed it. I will make it again.

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  2. Lisa

    Mar 24, 2020 at 7:49 pm

    The flavour was wonderful! But, the portions were off… 4oz of pasta for 4 people is not enough, so I doubled the pasta and sauce and it still only fed 3 hungry adults. Will do again as the flavour was fantastic!

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  3. Stephen Taylor

    Mar 15, 2020 at 1:24 am

    Very nice!
    Next time I will try it but topping with a light grating of parmesan cheese.

    Reply
  4. shontelle

    Jan 30, 2020 at 4:33 pm

    What is the serving size for this recipe?

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    • Julia

      Feb 19, 2020 at 8:28 pm

      The whole recipe makes 4 servings.

      Reply
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