Shrimp Scampi Meatballs in Garlicky Broth

Name: Shrimp Scampi Meatballs in Garlicky Broth
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: Coarse salt; 0.5 pound spaghetti; 0.75 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined, roughly chopped; 0.5 cup plain dried breadcrumbs; 0.25 teaspoon red-pepper flakes; 0.5 cup whole milk; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest, divided, plus wedges for serving; 0.25 pound ground white-meat chicken; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 4 cups chicken broth; 0.25 cup finely chopped fresh parsley

3.6

(12)

By

Martha Stewart Editors

Updated on May 16, 2017

Prep Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

4

For even more delicious shrimp flavor, simmer the shrimp shells in the chicken broth and then strain before adding it to the cooked garlic.

Ingredients

Coarse salt
½ pound spaghetti
¾ pound shrimp, peeled and deveined, roughly chopped
½ cup plain dried breadcrumbs
¼ teaspoon red-pepper flakes
½ cup whole milk
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest, divided, plus wedges for serving
¼ pound ground white-meat chicken
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
4 cups chicken broth
¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley

Directions

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain.
Meanwhile, in a food processor, pulse shrimp until finely chopped. In a large bowl, combine breadcrumbs, red-pepper flakes, and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir in milk and 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest. Fold in shrimp and chicken until just combined (do not overmix).
In a large pot, melt butter over medium. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add broth and 2 cups water and bring to a rapid simmer.
Drop shrimp mixture by heaping tablespoons into broth. Cook meatballs at a gentle simmer until opaque throughout, about 5 minutes, turning halfway through. Divide pasta among 4 bowls and top with broth and meatballs. Combine remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest with parsley and sprinkle over soup. Squeeze lemon wedges over soup and serve.

Cook's Notes

Adding a little ground chicken to these meatballs prevents the shrimp from becoming tough during cooking.