Best Shrimp Scampi: A Juicy Twist with Turkey Bacon Delight
This Best Shrimp Scampi recipe combines succulent shrimp with a juicy twist of turkey bacon, delivering an unforgettable flavor experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 8 ounces linguine pasta
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and chop into pieces.
- Add garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in white wine and let it simmer for a few minutes.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink, then stir in cooked linguine.
- Mix in butter, olive oil, parsley, red pepper flakes, and turkey bacon.
- Serve warm with extra parsley on top.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pasta.
- Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: shimp scampi, turkey bacon, seafood, pasta