Homemade Shrimp Scampi Frozen Meal

Arina Habich

How to make meal prep frozen shrimp scampi meals!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 12

Total Time 22

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 321 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Pasta

8 cups water
1 lb Linguine 1 package
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp Olive Oil

Shrimp Scampi

1 lb shrimp frozen
2 shallots chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp Ground Pepper
4 tbsp unsalted butter
¼ cup white cooking wine
2 tbsp Lemon juice
2 tbsp Olive Oil
¼ cup Parsley chopped

Instructions

Cooking the Pasta

First, measure out the linguine ingredients with the measuring cup and spoons.
Then, pour the oil, salt, and water into the cooking pot.
Cover and bring the ingredients to a boil over high heat.
Then, reduce the heat to medium and add in the linguine pasta.
Move the pasta around occasionally with kitchen tongs while cooking so the pasta doesn’t stick together.
Cover with the lid and cook the linguine for 12 minutes.
Then, place a mesh strainer in a large glass bowl.
Finally, carefully drain the pasta through the strainer.

Shrimp Scampi

Start by grabbing the 4 Ziploc freezer bags and the sharpie marker.
Then, use the black sharpie to label the date on all the bags.
Open the bags and roll down the tops to prop them open.
Next, divide the pasta evenly among the 4 bags.
Then, evenly divide the frozen shrimp among the bags.
Divide and add the chopped shallots and minced garlic to each bag.
Next, add the cooking wine, salt, and pepper to each.
Add the portioned butter and oil to the shrimp bags.
Lastly, add in parsley and lemon juice to each bag.
Finally, remove as much air as possible from each of the bags, zip to seal, and store them in the freezer for up to 2 months.

To cook frozen shrimp scampi in the microwave

First, transfer the frozen shrimp scampi meal to a microwave-safe container.
Next, cover the ingredients with ¼ cup of water.
Then, cook the scampi in the microwave for 5 minutes.
Serve and enjoy!

To cook frozen shrimp scampi on the stovetop

First, transfer the frozen shrimp scampi meal to a frying pan.
Then, cover the pasta with ¼ cup of water and 2 tbsp olive oil.
While stirring occasionally, cook the pasta over medium heat until the shrimp is thoroughly cooked.
Serve and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 321kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 19gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 106mgSodium: 568mgPotassium: 321mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 346IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 1mg

Keyword 30 minutes meal, frozen meal, meal prep, shrimp

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