Spicy Garlic Shrimp Recipe

WW Recipe of the Day: Shrimp with Garlic, Oil and Hot Peppers

As we wrap up our time here in Land O'Lakes, I'm working to use up what little food we have left in the larder and limiting our grocery purchases as much as I can.

Which means I'm seeking out simple recipes with as few ingredients as possible, like this Shrimp with Garlic, Oil and Crushed Red Pepper.

WW Friendly Shrimp with Garlic and Hot Peppers

I had everything I needed to make it except the shrimp. So when Rod headed out to make the 50 mile trip to the closest full service home improvement store for roofing nails, I asked him to pick up a pound at the grocery store on his way home.

How Many Calories and WW Points in this WW Friendly Spicy Garlic Shrimp?

According to my calculations, each serving has 207 calories and:

5 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
4 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
4 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
6 *PointsPlus (Old plan)

WW Points calculation using only ¼ cup oil.

To see your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site, Click here!

raw prawns in a white bowl without a marinate

What Ingredients Do You Need for This Simple Garlic Shrimp Recipe?

• 1 pound raw shrimp
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
• ¼ cup Italian parsley 

Garlic Shrimp Photo by Farhad Ibrahimzade on Unsplash

Scampi alla Veneziana Cooking Notes

The recipe for this Scampi alla Veneziana comes from Patricia Wells' Trattoria: Simple and Robust Fare Inspired by the Small Family Restaurants of Italy (affiliate link), a great cookbook filled with healthy, simple, hearty, flavorful fare inspired by the small family restaurants of Italy.

As Patricia explains in the recipe's introduction, "Venice is a haven for fish and shellfish and this simple and beautiful dish is typical of the specialities found in waterside trattorias throughout that magic city. Pink, fresh, and glistening, this this a glorious dish, made for sharing at the table, along with crusty bread for soaking up the garlic-rich sauce, and a nicely chilled white wine, such as Pinot Grigio. I like to serve it as a first course, followed by a simple grilled or roasted chicken with potatoes and garlic mayonnaise."

Instead of as an appetizer, we enjoyed our scampi as a main dish with a small serving of pasta and crispy romaine salad alongside.

In addition to being delicious, shrimp are a great "value" on the Weight Watchers SmartPoints Program (4 ounces raw shrimp = 1 SmartPoint). Shrimp are now Zero SmartPoints on the WW Freestyle Program.

So the only significant source of calories/points in this dish comes from the olive oil.

The one major change I made was to cut back on the olive oil, using ¼ cup rather than the suggested ½ cup.

To keep this meal low carb, serve with cauliflower rice, zucchini noodles or sauteed spinach.

If you liked this recipe for Shrimp with Garlic, Oil and Hot Peppers, be sure to check out these other Weight Watchers friendly shrimp recipes: Mediterranean Garlic Shrimp, Skinny Shrimp Creole, Easy Oven Baked Shrimp Risotto, Crock Pot White Beans & Shrimp, Easy Caribbean Shrimp Stir-fry, Shrimp Egg Roll in a Bowl Skillet,  Shrimp & Black Bean Salad, Skinny Sheet Pan Roasted Shrimp & Broccoli, Skinny Southern BBQ Shrimp, Foil Pack Shrimp Boil for Two, Spice Rubbed Soft Shrimp Tacos, and Weight Watchers No Cook Tex Mex Shrimp Rolls

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Patricia Wells Shrimp with Garlic, Oil and Hot Peppers (Scampi alla Veneziana)

A simple and beautiful dish from Patricia Wells Trattoria Cookbook, perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or more festive occasion. 

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time10 minutes mins

Total Time15 minutes mins

Servings (adjustable): 4

Calories: 207

Author: Martha McKinnon | Simple Nourished Living

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 pound large shrimp, in their shells (I used peeled and deveined shrimp with tails on)
• ▢ ½ cup extra virgin olive oil (I reduced to ¼ cup)
• ▢ 4 large cloves garlic, minced
• ▢ 2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (I used ½ teaspoon dried)
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (I used a big pinch)
• ▢ Coarse sea salt (I used Kosher salt)
• ▢ ¼ cup flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped

Instructions

• Rinse the shrimp, pat them dry and set aside.
• In a skillet large enough to hold all the shrimp in a single layer, heat the olive oil over moderately high heat. When the oil is hot and shimmery, but not smoking, add the garlic, thyme, crushed red peppers and shrimp. Toss to coat with oil and cook, stirring occasionally, just until the shrimp are pink, about 5 minutes or so.
• Remove the pan from the heat and with a slotted spoon, scoop up the shrimp, placing them in a warmed serving platter or to warmed individual plates.
• Pour the sauce over the shrimp. Sprinkle lightly with coarse sea salt fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

Equipment

Chef Knife

Cutting Board

Skillet

Recipe Notes

WW Points calculation using only ¼ cup oil.

Click here to see your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site.

5 *SmartPoints (Green plan)

4 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)

4 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)

6 *PointsPlus (Old plan)

Nutrition Facts

Patricia Wells Shrimp with Garlic, Oil and Hot Peppers (Scampi alla Veneziana)

Amount Per Serving (1 /4th recipe)

Calories 207 Calories from Fat 114

% Daily Value*

Fat 12.7g20%

Carbohydrates 3.6g1%

Fiber 0.4g2%

Protein 21.6g43%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: garlic shrimp, hot pepper garlic shrimp

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Source: Patricia Wells' Trattoria (affiliate link)

*Points® calculated by WW. *PointsPlus® and SmartPoints® calculated by Simple Nourished Living; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc. All recipe ingredients except optional items included in determining nutritional estimates. SmartPoints® values calculated WITHOUT each plan's ZeroPoint Foods (Green plan, Blue plan, Purple plan) using the WW Recipe Builder.

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