Grilled Shrimp Scampi over Whole Wheat Spaghetti

Grilled Shrimp Scampi over Whole Wheat Spaghetti

In an effort to work more lean protein into my diet I grabbed some shrimp at the store and this is the dish I came up with. Turned out so yummy and I wish I'd made two servings instead of one so that I could have leftovers. Oh well ;)

Grilled Shrimp Scampi over Whole Wheat Spaghetti
Serves 1

• 2 oz. whole wheat spaghetti
• 8 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 Tbsp butter, melted
• 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley + extra for garnish (opt.)
• 1/2 Tbsp garlic, minced
• pinch pepper
• generous pinch crushed red pepper
• 2 skewers

Directions:

Soak skewers in water until ready to use.

Mix together the olive oil, butter, Parmesan, lemon juice, parsley, garlic, pepper and crushed red pepper. Place half the marinade in a small bowl and set aside. Put the shrimp in a plastic seal-able bag and pour the remaining marinade over them. Let marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes.

Boil your spaghetti al dente. While that is cooking, prep the shrimp:

Turn grill to med-high heat. Place the shrimp on the skewers, poking through both the head and tail of each. Grill for 2-3 minutes each side until opaque. Remove from heat.

To assemble: 

Toss the cooked spaghetti in your reserved marinade sauce and place in a shallow bowl. Top with grilled shrimp, sprinkle with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese (opt.), and enjoy!

Grilled shrimp adapted from All Recipes.