Close image of jumbo shrimp being sauteed in a pan with oregano, chive, rosemary, garlic and paprica creating Shrimp Scampi

Dinner / Lunch

Shrimp with Green Sauce

4 Servings

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 15 mins

Diet Style

GF
KF
LF
LC
SC

Tools You'll Need

  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Cutting Board
  • Chef’s Knife
  • Food Processor
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Roasting Pan

Ingredients

  • 6-8 cloves garlic, peeled
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 6 green onions (scallions), roughly chopped
  • 1 cup parsley, leaves and stems
  • 2 pounds shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes, optional to taste
  • ⅓ cup low-sodium fish stock (sub vegetable, chicken, or water)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven

    Preheat oven to 500 degrees.

  2. Combine garlic and oil

    Combine garlic and oil in a small food processor and blend until smooth, scraping down sides as necessary.

  3. Add green onion and parsley

    Add green onion and parsley and pulse until mixture is well combined

  4. Move mixture

    Move mixture to a large bowl.

  5. Add shrimp

    Add shrimp and toss to coat.

  6. Season

    Season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes.

  7. Place shrimp

    Place shrimp in a large roasting pan in an even layer.

  8. Pour liquid

    Pour in liquid and place in preheated oven.

  9. Cook shrimp

    Cook until shrimp are pink, hot, and bubbly. About 15 min.

  10. Serve

    Serve immediately with warm crusty bread for dunking.

Headshot of Chef Gary Appelsies wearing a blue chefs coat with the YMCA logo on it

Chef's Note:

You can prepare this dish up to 4 hours in advance. Cover and refrigerate. Remove from fridge while preheating oven, uncover and cook.

Nutrition Info

Per Each Serving

  • Calories

    340

  • Fat

    21g

  • Saturated Fat

    3g

  • Protein

    32g

  • Total Carbs

    6g

  • Fiber

    1g

  • Sugar

    1g

  • Sodium

    267mg

  • Cholestrol

    286mg