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This delightful chicken and shrimp scampi recipe brings together the rich flavors of tender chicken and succulent shrimp, sautéed in a creamy garlic butter sauce. With a hint of lemon, it’s a perfect balance of savory and zesty, served with a side of pasta or crusty bread.
Grilled chicken breast and shrimp served over a bed of sautéed spinach and roasted bell peppers, garnished with fresh herbs and lemon wedges.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4
Calories 450 kcal

Equipments

  • Large skillet or pan
  • Pot for boiling pasta
  • Tongs or spatula
  • Knife and chopping board
  • Serving dish

Ingredients List
  

  • 2 pieces Chicken breasts Boneless, skinless
  • 10 pieces Shrimp Large, peeled, deveined
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1/4 cup Heavy cream
  • 3 tbsp Butter Unsalted
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp Fresh parsley Chopped for garnish
  • 1 tsp Salt To taste
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper To taste
  • 8 oz Pasta Linguine, fettuccine, or spaghetti

Step-by-Step Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook for about 6-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  • Sauté Shrimp and Garlic: In the same skillet, add butter and minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute, then add shrimp. Sauté until shrimp turn pink, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Make the Sauce: Add to the skillet, scraping up any brown bits. Let it reduce for about 2 minutes. Stir in heavy cream and lemon zest, and simmer until thickened, about 3 minutes.
  • Combine Chicken and Shrimp: Slice the cooked chicken into strips and add it back to the skillet along with the cooked pasta. Toss everything together until evenly coated in the sauce.
  • Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 300gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

The nutritional information provided is an estimate, calculated using the standard ingredients in the recipe. Depending on the specific brand of ingredients or additional seasonings, the nutritional values may vary slightly.
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